Unless you’re fortunate enough to live in a part of the world that doesn’t drop to bitterly cold temperatures for three to five months a year, you’re probably familiar with road salt. The pleasant whirl of salt trucks on a snowy evening is a staple of northern life. Road salt is obviously quite helpful—no one […]
Bondo, an affordable, quick-fix solution to many auto-repair projects, recently grew to hold a notoriously negative reputation in the restoration industry, primarily due to improper use and faulty application. To clarify, Bondo’s purpose is to act as a bonding agent, a body filler catalyst that hardens to its surrounding mold and shape with the intention […]
We’re nearing the season every car owner dreads. Winter is great for a lot of other things: cozying up to a fire with cocoa, sledding, and snowball fights. Unfortunately, it signals the end of classic car cruising weather. Before the first flakes fall, you should have all the necessary materials and means to store your […]
While the phrase “repair shop” is often improperly used as a catch-all term for any car-related business, actual repair shops really “do it all” as opposed to specialty tire or oil change businesses. No matter how severe the collision was or the damage resulting from it is, car collision repair shops are equipped with the […]
Almost every car owner deals with a little pest called “rust” at some point in their lives, but not many people know how easily preventable it is and how much simple prevention can save your vehicle. Getting rid of rust can be tedious, so we’re here to help make sure you always have the upper […]
More work goes into car restoration than meets the eye, and it can be overwhelming for someone new to the game. If you’re beginning a classic car restoration project for the first time, you have a long journey ahead of you. Here are five tips for getting started that will set you up for success! […]
There’s no better time than summer to begin a car restoration project; it’s the perfect way to stay busy and be outdoors during the beautiful weather. The trick is knowing how to start the process. Here are five tips to kick your car restoration into gear and optimize your time during the project. Choose Your […]
As the cold of winter is melted away by the coming of spring, classic car enthusiasts have one thing on their minds: cruising season is finally here. But there are a few things you need to take care of before you take your vehicle out of its hiding place and expose it to the world. […]
While you may be preoccupied with the upkeep of the mechanics of your car, you may not be paying attention to your tires, which could completely alter the performance of your vehicle. The type of tread on your tires has a hand in shaping everything from gas mileage to functionality in wet or snowy weather. […]
We’ve all heard advice and information about how the cold affects your vehicle from someone who sees cars as uncomplicated machines that follow common sense and logic. Oftentimes, this good-intentioned advice is misleading or altogether incorrect. There’s so much science that goes into every detail about cars, from air pressure to freezing points, and the […]
