As more and more restrictions open up, there will be more parking, and vehicles will likely park tighter. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), unfortunately it is common for auto damage to occur in these parking lots with tens of thousands of crashes happen in parking lots and garage structures every year. In these…
A common request among Dallas vehicle owners is auto body repair. Accidents unfortunately happen every day from collisions to fender benders. Panels are left with dents and scratches on cars, along with scraped paint and other damage. Today, we at Top Notch Body Shop & Mechanic would like to share most common auto body repair…
The extra miles on your car from road trips combined with scorching hot temperatures are the perfect combination to increase the need for car maintenance and preventative care. Keep in mind the hot summer months can be hard on your vehicle, and with the end of the summer fast approaching, there is no time like…
During the car wash process, the wax coating is not always executed. Because people do not view it as necessity, most skip the wax. Not only so that it looks its best, but also so that the paint is protected, wax is a necessary step in maintain your car. To discuss the benefits of waxing…
In most cases when the auto body needs work, most likely from a collision of sorts, the damage is repaired and repainted to restore it like new. Your body shop technicians were likely meticulous in ensuring that the new paint matched the old paint. To better protect your vehicle from rust and other concerns, paint…
The brake system is your best friend when it comes to safety in your vehicle. In order to keep you and your passengers safe, it is important to know the signs of failing brakes so that you can have them repaired immediately. The difference between a serious accident and driving away without a scratch can…
On vehicles of all sizes, front-end collisions can wreak havoc. Home to thousands of components and dozens of systems is the front end of your vehicle. Unfortunately, it can be quite costly when this region of your vehicle receives damage. After a front-end collision, we at Top Notch Body Shop & Mechanics would like to…
Being a vehicle safety device, an airbag is designed to inflate rapidly during an automobile collision. It will keep the passenger and driver from striking the steering wheel or a window and has the intent of supplemental protection of those already restrained with a seatbelt. Compared with 60% reduction for belts alone, the combination of…
Keeping the original paint looking as good as new and protected from the elements is part of maintaining your vehicle. Other than just looking good, your vehicle’s coat of paint has many important functions. Auto paint protects the inner layer of your car from the outside elements such as moisture for one. In order to…
The day that a teenager gets their driver’s license is a big day in their journey to adulthood. It’s no secret that teenagers are some of the most dangerous drivers on the road. In fact, motor vehicle crashes are the second top leading cause of death among teenagers. Even though they are just learning how…
