Did you know that each year in the United States hail causes approximately $1 billion in damage? This damage is done mostly to crops and property, such as homes and vehicles. According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there were over 6,000 major hailstorms in 2017, with Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Oklahoma leading the way in states with the most hail storms. Whether you live in one of these states or not, it's important to know how to protect your property from hail.
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If you have a classic truck you want to restore or repair, you may be considering taking it to an auto body shop for some much-needed work. However, there are many different auto body shops from which to choose, and they may not all be a perfect fit for your truck. When looking for that perfect match, however, these three tips can help direct you to the right shop.
Cast a Wide Net
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If your vehicle makes a chirping, squeaking, or whirring noises, or the wheels wobble, it may be time to replace the wheel bearings, the steel balls that help the tires rotate easily. Wheel bearings need replacing as soon as possible so that the wheels won't loosen from the vehicle.
You should be able to replace the bearings yourself, but some mechanic experience is helpful. Replace the wheel bearings by following these tips.
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If you are a motorist, you probably don't pay much attention to your car headlights, but you may have noticed that your headlights are not as bright as they used to be.
Take a closer look. Are they foggy and yellow? You may be in need of having your headlights restored.
Most modern headlights are made of polycarbonate. Though more durable than glass, polycarbonate is subject to oxidation. Over time, exposure to the sun, rain and snow will affect your headlights, turning them dull, yellow, and cloudy.
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Paintless dent repair is something that you could have done professionally, or you can try to do it yourself. Of course, it really depends on the nature of your dent and your budget. This article explains how both processes work; it should help you decide which will be best method to fix your auto body.
DIY Repairs
Do-it-yourself repair using auto body suction cups is obviously the most cost effective way to fix dents, but this method doesn't always work that well.
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