It’s no secret that parking lots can be pretty chaotic places to drive, especially on the weekends or anytime remotely associated with the holidays. They’re little circuses filled with pedestrians, drivers cutting across parking spots, inconsiderate double-parkers, maniacs racing by, people backing out of spaces at the speed of snails,...
Repair Facts
Why does my car stall at red lights?
So you’re driving along just fine until you hit a red traffic light and have to stop. For some reason, your car chooses that moment to stall out. It can be more than a little embarrassing to be the stalled car in front of a line of cars once the...
How do I remove scratches from my car?
Okay, so maybe your teenager borrowed the car and he mysteriously came home with a strange scratch on the hood. Or perhaps you were the unfortunate victim of someone who decided to wrongfully key your door. Maybe you were hit by a runaway shopping cart or a basketball or meteor...
How can I prolong my battery’s life?
One of the most frustrating experiences you can have as a driver is to try to start your car and find that it won’t start. No one ever wants to be stranded somewhere—especially when it’s this cold outside! If this has ever happened to you, you might be wondering what...
Why was my car totaled?
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Will my new car parts from the autobody shop match my paint job?
If anyone understands how important your car’s paint job is to you, it’s us. We’re fanatics about paint at Bel Air Autobody and Ward Automotive! (more…)
Can my tires be repaired instead of replaced?
Are your tires looking a little rough around the edges, literally? Is the tread looking low or even nonexistent? How about punctures—do you have any nails in your tires? (more…)