Alloy wheels were introduced in the 1920s by casting aluminum, magnesium or a combination of both. They were uncommon and inexpensive at the time and were used for high-end sport cars because they were lighter in weight and increased handling. These wheels were popular through the 1950s and 1960s but were still only available in…
Here at Top Notch Body Shop & Mechanic we help our customers with a variety of different projects. One of our favorite things to do is help you give your car a facelift by giving it a new paint job. There are many different reasons that people choose to paint their car. Today we are…
Is there anything more terrifying that finding yourself in a car accident? If you are one of the lucky ones that has never been in an accident, you definitely don’t want to experience one anytime soon. Every day, vehicles come out with more and more technology that help drivers avoid car accidents at all costs.…
Hailstorms are a major nightmare for car owners, especially when they don’t have enough garage space to protect their vehicles. Hail is a chunk of ice that can range from very small (only the size of a bb bullet), while others can get as large as tennis balls. Hail is very destructive especially for vehicles…
For your wheel-tire set, tire balancing can be seen as a tune-up. The tire balancing ensures that the weight is evenly distributed around the entire circumference of the unit. The floorboard or the seat that gets worse at faster speeds, poor fuel economy, faster tread wear, and unevenness are the common symptoms of out of…
The suspension system is what supports the car and provides for a smoother ride. A combination of springs and hydraulics it is what accommodates the ride of your car or truck. Your tires contribute to your ride as does the springs and shock absorbers. The MacPherson Strut combines the springs and the shocks into one…
Thank heaven we have vehicles to get us quickly to and from where we need to be. Most people heavily rely on a vehicle to provide them with the transportation that they need every day. This is why is so frustrating when you go to use your vehicle and can’t get it to start. Most…
Minor dings and dents are the result of common abuse the vehicle’s bumpers endure. Fixing minor damage to your bumper immediately can keep your vehicle safer in the long run while you may want to wait on fixing them to save money or time. Also, you decide to sell or trade-in, these repairs contribute to…
All vehicle owners and drivers should always be aware of their vehicles condition at all times. Vehicles can develop problems over time and often the vehicle will give some warning signs. One common warning sign that often goes unnoticed is the color of the vehicle’s exhaust. Top Notch Body Shop & Mechanic will share what…
Experiencing a collision that leaves your vehicle a little lost for wear can be stressful and raise anyone’s anxiety levels. Following an accident, few know what steps to take to get their vehicle repaired and restore the body. Where there is more information than you may realize, there are quite a few myths that too…
