Using aluminum panels in cars is nothing new. Deck lids and hoods have been made of this material for years. Having steel parts replaced by aluminum can help minimize the weight of the vehicle, helping manufacturers to make specific emissions class vehicles. Actually, many luxury cars including the Range Rover, Ashton Martin, Jaguar, and Audi [...]
Even the most careful person can’t keep their car 100% safe from dents. A hailstorm, a rock flying on the road, or even a shopping cart at a parking lot are just a few of the minor potential damages. A couple of minor dings might be okay with you, but if you’re planning on selling [...]
If you’re looking to buy a new car, you may see the term CVT Transmission. What does it mean? Is it something important you should get or avoid? Read on to learn from one of our experts what it is and how it works. What is CVT? CVT is short for continuously variable transmission, which [...]
Vehicle owners should be totally satisfied with their collision repairs. As a car owner, you have the right to expect your car to be restored to its pre-collision condition. The car should drive and look just like it did before and you should have the same level of safety. It doesn’t matter how bad the [...]
Every car has a suspension. It is the collection of parts that keep the car off the ground, cushions the cargo and passengers from bumps, and allows the car to turn. The suspension is composed of the wheels and tires, shocks and springs, joints and linkages, as well as the steering system. Like all parts [...]
It can be so frustrating to go back to your car and see a dent in it after being parked for a while. When this happens and they didn’t leave an apologetic note with their information under your windshield, you may be thinking, what now? The first thing you need to do is stay calm. [...]
Most people rely on cars to get around but keeping them in good shape takes time and effort, as well as money. Often your vehicle will need maintenance and repairs you weren’t expecting. Actually, you probably have paid several visits to a body repair shop since you first bought your car. Even though everybody knows [...]
Technology in the car industry is so advanced these days. Things like adaptive steering, video-assisted rear-view mirrors, and now even self-driving software make driving a much more interesting experience. However, there is one major disadvantage to this technology. Cars like this can be so complex that collision repair specialists have a difficult time diagnosing cars. [...]
When you’re involved in a serious accident, you’re obviously going to bring your car to an experienced auto body shop like Sudden Impact Auto in Las Vegas. But even if your vehicle was involved in a low-speed collision, we still recommend to bring it in because there could be damage that can’t be detected with [...]
If you’re a parent and your kid just turned 16, they most likely want to get their driver’s license. As teens that just got their license, they’re probably ready to jump out the door and get behind the wheel and drive everywhere. But, you must be aware of the statistics. It’s important to know [...]
