30 Nov, 2009
Before today, if I’d been asked about the worst example of body work I’ve ever seen, I’d have been choosing between a few really, really bad Bondo jobs I’ve seen over the years. One poor Ford Fiesta I once knew had so much filler on the front end it looked like a clay pot coming at you. Records are made to be broken, and that Fiesta just got knocked off the block by a maroon conversion van. Wow. I’ll let the photo speak for itself, but I think you’ll agree that it’s some pretty low-quality work.
Don’t let your car or truck be the butt of jokes, learn how to do decent body work and you’ll save serious money at the body shop while keeping your car off blogs like this.
Worst Body Work Ever? originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 23:45:21.
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29 Nov, 2009
Before today, if I’d been asked about the worst example of body work I’ve ever seen, I’d have been choosing between a few really, really bad Bondo jobs I’ve seen over the years. One poor Ford Fiesta I once knew had so much filler on the front end it looked like a clay pot coming at you. Records are made to be broken, and that Fiesta just got knocked off the block by a maroon conversion van. Wow. I’ll let the photo speak for itself, but I think you’ll agree that it’s some pretty low-quality work.
Don’t let your car or truck be the butt of jokes, learn how to do decent body work and you’ll save serious money at the body shop while keeping your car off blogs like this.
Worst Body Work Ever? originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Sunday, November 29th, 2009 at 23:45:21.
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26 Nov, 2009
One of my fellow About.com Guides, Cars Guide Aaron Gold, has a funny blog entry going on common car myths. It’s worth checking out, and adding to if you have any of your own. You can see it here.
Fun With Car Myths originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at 22:16:22.
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25 Nov, 2009
Here’s an other reason to be sure you get a proper written estimate before work begins on your car or truck. Remember, most shop owners are honest, well trained, and essential to the proper maintenance of your car. But this shop owner was crooked, and he will be paying the price for some time. He was fined for charging more than the repair estimate in a number of cases. It’s a shame to see somebody with an established shop go to the dark side, but we’ll see what happens. In the meantime, you can read about the crime at thespec.com.
Repair Shop Owner Fined For Ripoffs originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 22:59:01.
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23 Nov, 2009
Car repair help from certified mechanics and the you fix cars website. Learn why a standard auto repair questions forum may do more harm than good.
21 Nov, 2009
In the unending battle between shops and insurance giants, put a “V” in the repair shops’ column this month. After fighting for quite some time with Connecticut’s Hartford insurance company, a determined group of shop owners have been awarded $15 million after a judge found that The Hartford violated state laws meant to keep a level playing field in the auto repair game. According to ABRN, “The class action lawsuit filed by The Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC) and three of its members alleged that the insurance company engaged in a pattern of unfair practices that violated Connecticut law.” Too many professionals in this country are forced to bend to the will of insurance companies, it’s nice to see a little justice served no matter how small.
Read more about this victory on ABRN.
A Small Victory for Repair Shops originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 22:15:51.
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21 Nov, 2009
Car steering parts are often up sold at auto repair shops during an alignment special. Learn how to determine when front end car parts need replacement.
21 Nov, 2009
Get some good auto repair advice…learn to speak auto tech. You can learn how to communicate with your mechanic so he understands what is wrong with your car.
18 Nov, 2009
It’s common practice for a repair shop to provide a detailed estimate of needed repairs before work begins on your car or truck. If you’re getting work done without one, you could be making a big mistake. Estimates aren’t just for a consumer’s protection, they protect the shop from misunderstandings, arguments and even law suits. Getting the details on paper ensures everybody knows what to expect when work commences, and when it’s time to pay up. A proper estimate will detail both parts and labor charges in a way you can read and make sense of. Keep in mind, however, that an estimate isn’t the final word on your car repair. Often a mechanic will discover other problems as work progresses, or will find that a different part was actually at fault. There’s no way around this until somebody invents an automotive crystal ball, so getting upset at your mechanic over additional charges is usually out of line. The bottom line, don’t say yes unless it’s in writing, no matter what side of the repair counter you stand on.
The Importance of Estimates originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 22:06:54.
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15 Nov, 2009
Improper chassis lubrication can reduce the lifespan of your front end parts. Automobile mechanic provides Information on proper suspension maintenance.
