Tune-ups are an effective and affordable way to keep the vehicle in good shape. However, in between tune-up services, monitoring the basic fluids of your vehicle can help prevent engine wear or damage, and save money at the auto shop. Today, we at Top Notch Auto Body & Mechanic would like to share the top…
If you haven’t ever lived in an area where hail storms are the norm, you may not realize the damage that can be caused when they do strike. Not only can you face property damage to your home and yard, but your car can take quite a beating if you are caught in a hail…
When Ford introduced its aluminum body on the F150 a lot of auto-body shops were concerned about the impact on their operations, as they had little or no experience in working aluminum. One issue is time. Though aluminum bodies are repairable they due take longer to accomplish. How to Fix a Dent in Aluminum Aluminum…
Brakes are a part of vehicle maintenance. Due to the constant use they are something that requires repairs from time to time. Because of the lifespan of the brake parts, they require routine services and replacement to ensure the brakes are operating to their full potential. There are some signs that indicate your brakes need…
If your vehicle has had body damage that was repaired and needed a new coat of paint, or you had your vehicle repainted, there are some guidelines you will want to follow on keeping your car clean to prevent dulling the paint. After a vehicle has been painted it can take up to 90 days…
Our microprocessor-controlled engines with electronic ignition and fuel injection are far more efficient than vehicles from prior to electronic control. With this comes extended life of many of components that required replacement at regular intervals like sparkplugs and points. So, what do we need to consider during regular periodic maintenance? Today we have little external…
You have likely heard people talk about their car like it is some type of pet or friend. They name the car and love the car. These are the same type of people that want to have their car stand out from a crowd and the best way to do that is to customize the…
When involved in a collision or your vehicle becomes damaged due to a hit and run, impacts, or even from hail, you often need to find an auto body shop to help you with repairs. An auto body shop sees a number of auto body repairs, some more common than others. Repairing certain body damage…
When you are out and about enjoying a day in the sun you want to be able to keep your car cooled off. The spring and summer months are warm enough that you will need to start using the air conditioning in your car. The air conditioning is a huge part of how you stay…
You’ve been involved in a minor fender bender and your vehicle is under 10 years old. What can you expect when ordering parts? The adjuster may be okay that the replacement parts are ‘generic’. What does this mean to you? First there are three sources for auto body parts. First OEM, meaning new original equipment…
