No one wants to be the owner of “that” car—the one with faded paint patches, making it look like someone took sandpaper to the hood or roof. While paint issues do not affect your car’s drivability, it will affect your car’s value and possibly your enjoyment driving it. You can keep your car’s paint job looking fresh with a little extra care. What Causes Paint Fading? Paint fading prevention is common sense when you know
Many professions, including nursing, hair styling and plumbing, require state licensure before people can practice or go into business. Automotive technicians, however, are not required to have any type of licensure or certification. So how can you tell the difference between a competent and experienced technician and a guy with a wrench who works on cars? You can look for voluntary industry certifications: ASE and I-CAR. Certification for Mechanical Automotive Technicians The Institute for Automotive
Are you spring cleaning your garage in preparation of parking something new in it? If you’re getting ready to sell your car, ABC Paint & Body can help you get top asking price with a new paint job. Benefits of a New Paint Job A new paint job will, of course, make your vehicle look newer and in better condition, and that alone can boost the resale value. But there are other benefits to a
Regularly removing dirt and other contaminants from your vehicle’s coat and applying a protective coat of wax is essential to maintaining a beautiful exterior. When it comes to washing, should you go to the automatic car wash or wash by hand? When you have the time, the pros at ABC Paint and Body recommend hand washing, and here’s why: You Find the Spots that Need Attention A car wash is actually a misnomer. For complete
Choosing the color of your car may have been one of the toughest, most personal decisions when car shopping. So, if your car’s paintwork is scratched, chipped or damage, you want to make sure that repairs can be done without any visible color mismatch. For most vehicle colors, that’s no problem, but what if you have a limited edition color? At ABC Paint and Body, that’s still no problem. Paintless Dent Repair At ABC Paint
Your safety and your car’s performance are primary concerns (or should be) should during winter, especially if you will be driving up to northern New Mexico Ski Country. To make sure you get there and back safely, winterize your car before you go. If you have never winterized your vehicle, here’s a quick guide: Step 1: Check Your Battery Although car batteries can die any time of year, moist cold conditions make it more likely.
Almost no one likes to go out in the cold or drive on snow and ice, but winter driving can actually be helpful. How? Winter conditions can often bring about noises or just make existing noises more noticeable, and those sounds can point to much-needed maintenance. What Squeaks and Squeals Mean If your car is making squeaks or squeals that you did not notice in warmer temperatures, your car may be experiencing: Loose or misaligned
During the winter, when you are going “over the river and through the woods” to get to all your holiday fiestas, you want your travels to be comfortable…and that means you need a car heater that works. To ensure it does—and before disaster strikes—take your car in for heater maintenance. Why Your Car Heater May Stop Working Car heaters can break down for a variety of reasons: The thermostat may be stuck The heater core
Many people purchase an RV to head out on the open road and see the country without having to worry about lodging along the way. And, what better time to tour small towns and back roads than when you’re on your way to visit relatives for the holidays? But if your holiday travels end with a crash, where do you take your RV for body repairs? ABC Paint & Body in Las Cruces! Common RV
No matter how careful we are behind the wheel, dents and dings happen. You scratch the paint with your own keys. That tree branch came out of nowhere! But even though these imperfections seem minor, you need to get them repaired before winter’s chill hits. Dents and Dings Aren’t Just Cosmetic Issue Of course, dents and dings detract from your car’s exterior appearance, and that alone can significantly decrease the (resale) value of your car
