Body Shops

If your car is anything like mine when I got it, it is covered in small scratches. I was even lucky enough to get a long deep one. Instead of forking out a ton of money to a body shop to fix them,...

Metal can be one of the most challenging surfaces for do-it-yourselfers to paint due to its sleek, smooth texture. Often, it can be difficult to coat a metal surface with paint without ending up...

Minor and more extensive car window repairs can be completed yourself as long as you have the proper tools and instructions to complete the task. However, it is important to be aware of how you...

If you have automobile insurance, chances are you have a deductible. A deductible is a predetermined fee you must pay when you file a claim if your auto is damaged. This is the insurance company's...

While waiting at the traffic light this past Monday, a garbage truck was entering the street where I was waiting and he ripped through quickly and I backed up immediately as to not get hit, and...

Painting a car or truck is all about proper preparation. To apply plastic body filler, you have to work on bare sheet metal, because otherwise it won't adhere. You can also get a better paint job...

The Chevrolet S-10 pickup was made for more than 20 years, and in its time in the marketplace it became pretty popular. As a result, lots of different parts and supplies are available at...

You may need to remove the tailgate from your Chevrolet Silverado to install a new one; you may also need additional bed space. Removing the tailgate is a simple procedure, as long as you have...

When a thief tries to break into a vehicle, one method is to jam a flat-head screwdriver into the lock and turn it to open the door or trunk, destroying the lock in the process. Whether you're the...

When restoring an older Ford Mustang, one of the common areas that needs to be addressed is the floor boards. Because of their proximity to the ground and salted roads, the floor boards can take a...

There's a reason why painting a car is so expensive: It's labor-intensive and costly to get the color down. To save a few bucks, you can lay down the paint yourself, but to do that, you need to...

Nothing is more frustrating than spending hours taping, masking and prepping a car for a perfect paint job, just to have water spit out the tip of the spray gun while you're laying down the paint,...

When a car starts to rust, it's literally being eaten alive; if it gets bad enough, the panels need to be replaced. A common area to find rust are the rocker panels because of their proximity to...

Whether you're restoring a truck back to its former glory, or just putting it back together after an accident, installing body panels on your truck can be a bit tricky. It's a matter of lining...

Research different types of cars warranty you are looking for. Make sure to choose one that is reliable. If people have reviewed the car warranty company negatively then you should probably choose...

There are two types of dent repair when it comes to automobiles: major and minor. Major dent repair needs to be done at an auto body shop; the damage usually results from a major collision, and...

Trailers are great vehicles for hauling cars and parts to the yard, but like any vehicle, they undergo some amount of wear and tear. With all of those things moving on and off the trailer, paint...

Trucks with dual rear wheels on each side are nicknamed "duallys," and are popular among people who need to carry or tow large loads, because of their towing power. They're also very...

Locating an auto body shop with skilled and honest employees can be complicated. There are many shops out there, but its hard to find one you can trust. It is best to start your search prior to...

The universal joint--also called the U-joint--connects a pickup truck's drive shaft to the transmission. As its name suggests, the joint is installed in essentially the same manner on all trucks...

A broken door latch in your Chevrolet Cavalier is a dangerous thing. So let's face it: Unless you plan to weld the door closed and enter through the window, you must replace the latch to make sure...

Your Honda Civic LX is not impervious to break-ins. When a car is burglarized, the easiest targets tend to be the windows, of course, but also the various locks on the car. And since many people...

The latch in your car door is essential to opening and closing it, no matter what make or model you have. If the latch isn't working properly, you have a very dangerous situation and need to...

Putting on a MIG welding helmet is different than putting on most other headgear, but not by much. The main issues are comfort and safety. You want the hood to fit snug, but not so much that it...

If the latch on any one of your Toyota vehicle's doors is broken, you will have a hard time opening and closing the door. You need to fix the door quickly by replacing the latch. Make sure you get...

When a hood latch breaks, most people don't give it a second thought -- that is, until it comes time to pop the hood for a problem. Then it's a giant pain to get the hood open, and after a lot of...

Cars come with a lot of options from the factory, but one option that not every car comes with is body side molding, which is a plastic or rubber strip, typically about 1 to 3 inches high, that...

Restoring a car means that you have to dig into every aspect of the vehicle, repairing and refinishing every part until it's brand new. Muscle cars have seen a surge in popularity recently, and...

If the doors on your pickup truck are damaged, you need to install new ones. Each model of truck will require a door of different size and shape, so make sure you get the right door. You will also...

There can be a number of reasons why you may need to remove the tailgate door from the back of your pickup. If the tailgate has been damaged, you should remove it for possible repairs or...

If your car door is dragging, its because at least the top hinge is bad. If not taken care of, this will eventually lead to damage to the lower hinge and other parts of the car. You need to...

Ensuring the proper gas flow rate is essential to the quality of the weld. Shielding gas protects the molten weld puddle from the gases in the atmosphere that cause pinhole imperfections, or...

There can be a few reasons to change the door handles on a Toyota Camry, like one of the handles getting broken, or just a desire to install special aftermarket handles. If the latter is the case,...

A paint job is an automotive service done to restore and/or customize a car to a specific preference or style. Paint jobs have become quite creative over the years, ranging from one color to...

If the bumper of your Toyota truck is damaged and you need to swap it out, it can be done in about an hour with simple hand tools. In this case, the vehicle is a 1994 Toyota pickup, but the...

Rust can spread quickly on your vehicle, and the key is to stop it early. With the help of some modern equipment and products, you can stop rust from growing any further and damaging your vehicle....

If a door on your Nissan vehicle does not have proper alignment or wiggles excessively, it is likely the hinges need replacing. A good test is to open the door and lift it up and down without...

Putting down a nice paint job on that project car you've been working on is hard enough without having the aggravation of air line contaminants ruining it. Preventing moisture and oil from...

The tailgate is the key part of a truck bed. Without the tailgate, you can't contain anything in the bed. But if you have a large load to carry and the tailgate is in the way, you can remove it...

Since the Chevy S10 is a discontinued model of truck, getting replacement parts like a door latch could be tricky. Be sure to find a reputable parts store that carries parts for these tucks; don't...

Spot welding, the process through which metals are joined with the use of heat, traces its earliest roots to ancient times and its direct ancestry to the 19th century.

Painting a car can be an expensive process, particularly if you take the vehicle to a professional. You can achieve quality results at home if your air compressor is set up properly. The keys are...

The Chevrolet S-10 has been popular since it came out in the '80s, but with popularity can come some drawbacks--such as thieves. It is pretty easy for someone to break into the S-10 truck using a...

Automotive paint jobs often deliver the first impression of a vehicle. Professional quality paints and techniques create a lasting shine that also protects the metal components of a vehicle's...

If the hinge pins in your Chevy vehicle's door become bent or otherwise damaged, this will affect the door's alignment and put a strain on the rest of the body. Some newer vehicles don't even use...

On the BMW E46, a common problem is that the door seal tends to bow out and cause wind noise and leakage. BMW is aware of the issue. To fix the problem, you must get a factory door seal...

There may come a time when you must install a new lock on the doors of your Honda Civic. The lock is a solid cylinder within the door that connects to the door latch. Open up the door by removing...

If the door on your Ford vehicle is having problems opening and closing, it could be because the hinges aren't positioned properly. While this might mean the hinges need to be replaced completely,...

A tailgate gets a lot of use, and that means that there's a lot of opportunities for things to break. When the tailgate handle on your truck goes out, don't despair--it's a 10-minute fix and...

Flash rust is a common occurrence when working with metal, and there are several different reasons why it happens. It occurs when cutting metal with a waterjet, or when coating the surface with a...