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Why a Clean Car Matters

Kevin Schappell — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:21:46 +0000

For the busy professional, a clean car may be the last thing on your mind. Meetings, family commitments and hitting the gym usually rank way before getting your ride spic and span. But what happens if you get elected to drive to lunch with your boss, or business associates? What impression would your car leave? […]

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Autobody Repair – What You Need To Know

Kevin Schappell — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 15:56:56 +0000

It’s a fact of car ownership; you will be involved in an accident or parking lot incident that will lead you to a body shop for paint repair. Being an educated consumer is the best way to assure you get the best service and your car leaves better than new! How to find a body […]

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Ford Freestar high pitched noise?

Kevin Schappell — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:56:41 +0000

Question: I have a 2004 ford freestar. They replaced the rotors,pads,tires ect.. I replaced the power steering hoses.. my question.. while driving at higher speeds (over 80kms on the freeway) I hear this high pitched squeal sound coming from the front end. It doesnt do it when I drive under 60km p/h or when I […]

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Little Black or Brown Spots on Car

Kevin Schappell — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 02:59:49 +0000

Image Courtesy of Donnan.com Question: Brown speckles began appearing all over my white yukon. The dealer said rail dust, fix with claybar treatment, $300 thank you! The spots started to come back within 2 weeks. The GM dealer now does a tap dance and with lot of BS. Who can I take this vehicle too […]

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Tree Sap on Car

Kevin Schappell — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 15:05:02 +0000

Question: My new 2006 G6 was left under a pecan tree while I was on vacation for 2 weeks.Â Upon returning I quickly washed it off, but now have brown spots all over the finish.Â What can be done to remove the brown spots? Answer: I would try bug and tar remover first.Â Make sure […]

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Scratch Repair Question

Kevin Schappell — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:30:03 +0000

Question: Hi Kevin, I found your blog very useful… I bought a new car last week and unfortunately scratched it on a pole in the apt parking garage. The scratch, some a little deep, are just above the rear right wheel. A little bit, 1/4 inch, extends into the door/bumber. I went to several auto […]

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Fixing Rust Spots Without Chemicals

Kevin Schappell — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:24:31 +0000

Question, I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla and it’s started to get little tiny rust spots. I’ve read you post about removing rust but I wanted to know if that applies to my situation also. I’ve been told that I can just remove the rust with a flat head screwdriver and then use touch-up paint. […]

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Scratches after washing your car

Kevin Schappell — Fri, 05 May 2006 09:33:03 +0000

Question: Hi Kevin, Your web site is fabulous – I googled “car washing” and your site was in the top three that came up. I have just spent 40 minutes reading through your various pages – great information. Here is my question. I have a 2005 Fire Red Mustang, that just got its first wash […]

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How not to get ripped off by your auto body shop.

Kevin Schappell — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 08:08:14 +0000

I had a visitor contact me the other day to have me look at a repair bill. She wanted me to review the charges and make sure she was not being ripped off. It got me thinking about ways to make sure you are getting the best deal on body work. Here are a few […]

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Hard water and water spots when washing your car

Kevin Schappell — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 13:51:09 +0000

Kevin I, like you, have a need to wash in the most careful way. I use towels, and dry same, in the household dryer with out any smell good agent. Each is washed with no souap, in warm water after each use. My 2003 SSR black, needs 6 to 8 towels after each wash. Question […]

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