Plan Ahead for Success

When it comes to auto body repair, there’s no substitute for professional expertise. Unfortunately, many DIY auto body repair mistakes can result in faulty repairs and poor customer satisfaction. To help ensure your project goes as smoothly as possible, we’ve compiled a list of DIY auto body repair tips. If you have an auto body repair project that is beyond your DIY skills and resources, it’s best to contact our professional auto body shop.

Get the Right Tools

Before starting the job you need the right tools, the right equipment, and the right workspace. This may not always be possible since quality tools and equipment can be expensive. You should also be mindful that hidden issues may arise during your work, such as water damage or electrical issues on the vehicle itself.

Work in the Right Environment

Along with tools you want to have a workspace that is contained. This will ensure weather conditions don’t affect your project. You’ll also want to make sure that your workspace is clean and safe—not only do dust particles cause problems with visibility, but they can also harm your health by causing breathing difficulties in some people who are susceptible.

Take Your Time

You may think you’re capable of making a quick repair, but it’s important to do a good job. You’ll save money and get better results if you use quality materials, tools, and equipment. It also helps if your repair is done by someone with experience working on cars. If not, then the work could be compromised due to less-than-ideal techniques or materials used in the repair process.

Call for Help

It’s important to understand that while DIY auto body repair can be a viable option for many people, it is not without its challenges. If you’ve ever done any work on your own vehicle, then you know how challenging this process can be. Whether it’s a lack of proper tools or inferior product quality, these are some of the top problems that DIY auto body repair customers often face when trying to fix their cars at home. As always with DIY projects like this one, the key takeaway here should be accurately assessing your ability to complete the job. For professional results without a headache, contact our expert technicians today!

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So you’ve just got your license and you’re all set to hit the ground running, right? Wrong. You still don’t know all there is to know about driving, especially driving alone for the first time. We are offering some new driver safety tips to get you a little more prepared for the road.

1. CHECKLIST

First, it is important to create a checklist of good habits to start when you first sit in the driver’s seat. It should look something like this:

• Fasten your seatbelt
• Adjust your seat
• Adjust your mirrors
• Check your emergency and turning signals

2. KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Secondly, the most essential step is to familiarize yourself with your vehicle. Its just you and your car now. The two of you have to become one to react quickly on the road. Find your buttons, lights, signals, etc. Knowing where they are can help avoid distraction on the road.

3. TEST DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE

In following with the second step, you want to test drive your vehicle in inclement weather to know how it reacts. Generally, you may want to start in a parking lot or less crowded roads.

4. CHECK YOUR BLINDSPOT

The Blindspot is exactly that. Its an area just outside of your peripheral vision, and anyone driving in it is risking their safety. Be sure to look over your shoulder, or sit up enough to see your blindspot in your sideview mirrors before turning or changing lanes.

5. DO NOT USE ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHILE DRIVING

In addition, with all the new technology, its very tempting to connect your phone to your vehicle. You may think its cool to answer calls through the car speakers or to play music from your favorite playlists, but this is only convenient for more experienced drivers. To you, its just another distraction. Most importantly, don’t text. I’m sure we don’t need to elaborate on this point.

While there are many other ways to practice safe driving as a new driver, starting with these tips will increase your chances of staying safe on the road.

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Winter driving conditions mean a certain amount of preparation on your part. Here are 4 things you absolutely want to do to prepare your vehicle and yourself for winter driving.

1. Prep your coolant

Any major temperature change means that you need to check your coolant levels and system. Normal coolant to water ratio is 50/50, but for winter add a little more coolant for a 60/40 ratio. Also, check your radiator and hoses for leaks. Vast temp changes affect the integrity of your hoses, and you don’t want to run out of coolant and get stuck on the side of the road in the middle of winter!

2. Check your tires

This is an obvious maintenance task for winter driving conditions. You want to check your tire pressure and traction. For snowy roads, you want to be sure to have at the very least 5/32” of traction. If you see a lot of snow and ice, prep your vehicle with snow tires. Finally, check the PSI regularly. 10 degrees of temp change can cause your tire pressure to gain or lose 1 pound of pressure.

3. Check your brakes

This is also an obvious winter maintenance task, but extremely important. Good brakes can literally save your life. Check your brake fluid first to make sure you don’t have any leaks. If the fluid is dark in color, you absolutely need a professional to flush and replace your brake fluid. If you hearing scraping or sqealing when you brake, it’s time for new pads. In fact, you’re over due! Don’t hesitate to get new brakes immediately.

4. Stock your car

Finally, when preparing for winter driving you’ll want to stock up. You never know what can happen on the road and there are ways to prepare yourself for the unexpected. Keep a few extra blankets, water, non-perishable food items, a flashlight, extra batteries, jumper cables and an ice scraper in your vehicle at all times. This is the very least amount of preparedness you will need. Check our Vehicle Emergency Kit blog for a full list.

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Deer season is upon us. That means those little critters are much more active. You may spot a pair of glowing eyes in the dusk, but it doesn’t mean much until they’re 2 feet from the front of your bumper. It’s the most natural reaction to freeze in panic when a deer jumps in front of your car, and then there is the damage left after the initial shock. There are many safety measures you can implement to ensure your safety while driving during deer season.

Look for a sign. Keep an eye out for any warning signs of deer crossing or reduced speed limits. The more attentive you are and the slower you’re driving greatly increase your chances of spotting a deer in the distance.

Don’t get out of your car. If you do happen to hit a deer, let it be. A deer in fear can be a potential hazard to you. Call local authorities and inform them of your situation. Never try to help or move the deer on your own.

Keep the high beams blaring. It’s obvious that you can’t do this in heavily populated areas where traffic is always oncoming, but when visibility is reduced in the dark, turn on the high beams. This will enable you to see moving objects and animals in the distance and allow for more reaction time.

Click it! Always keep your seatbelt fastened. Nearly 200 fatalities in previous years were due to animal involved accidents. Don’t become a statistic, because you simply didn’t buckle up.

If your car is crumpled or dented as a result of a collision with a deer or any other large animal, you may be in need of collision repair. We are here to help. Stop by today for a free estimate.

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• Alignment
• Auto Frame Repair
• Custom Auto Paint Services
• Fleet & Industrial Services
• Motorcycle Body Repair
• Auto Paintless Dent Removal
• Auto Storm Damage Repair

CarStruction F.A.Q.

Do You Work with Insurance Companies?

We work with all insurance companies, and in fact, we are a direct repair facility for many insurance companies. So, let us know who is your provider.

If My Vehicle’s Frame has Damage, is it a Total Loss?

Frame damage is no longer the nail in the coffin for a damaged vehicle. Modern equipment, techniques, and advanced expertise of the technician allow for even severely-damaged frames to be repaired. Of course, the less damage, the better the likelihood of saving the car.

Can Car Struction Match my Paint Color Exactly?

Absolutely. In addition to working with Porsche and Mercedes-Benz closely to keep paint formulations on hand, our paint technicians can flawlessly blend the new paint into the existing paint of your vehicle.

How Many Estimates Do I Need?

We work with your insurance company to establish an estimate, as do many collision repair centers. Getting multiple estimates is generally not advantageous, as they will all be nearly identical.

Do I Need an Appointment?

We do suggest scheduling an appointment through our easy-to-use form ahead of time. If you find yourself short on time, then please give us a call and we will fit you in as soon as we can.

What Happens if Additional Damage is Found After the Estimate?

Unfortunately, the first observation and inspection doesn’t always discover deep-down damages. During the course of repair, we may find further issues that need to be addressed. In this case, we will contact the insurance company for authorization to pay for any supplemental damages. Then we will notify you before we take further action.

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