How A Technician Can Replace The Hydraulic Cylinder On Your Car Lift Ramp

Posted on 30 March 2016

Car lift ramps can quickly become unusable when a hydraulic cylinder goes bad. The hydraulic cylinders are needed to power the ramps up and down. If you can't lift the ramp up, then you can't get under a car to work on things like the muffler, steering system, and transmission systems. You need to call a technician to come and fix the hydraulic cylinder so you can get back to work. [Read More]

Three Ways That Powder Coating Your Car Is Superior To Traditional Paint

Posted on 26 January 2016

Most people are basically familiar with the term powder coating, knowing that it's a way to apply color to something. Powder coating uses a process where very fine particles of pigment are electrostatically attached to a a surface, and heat is used to complete the application. While many people think powder coating is similar to painting, it turns out that it couldn't be further from it. In fact, powder coating is better than paint in just about every way. [Read More]

Tips for Stocking Repair Tools for Your New RV

Posted on 2 December 2015

Buying your first RV can be an exciting investment, but protecting that investment requires certain preparation. Before you hit the road for the first time in your RV, make sure you have the necessary tools and equipment to keep up with any repairs or other issues that may need to be dealt with. Basic Tool Set Your basic tool box should contain a full set of both standard and metric sockets, because these work well for dealing with bolts and machine nuts on the RV. [Read More]

Easily Fix Or Replace The Sagging Headliner In Your Older Vehicle

Posted on 19 August 2015

If the headliner in your old car has started to sag from age, then you will be happy to know that you can easily fix it or replace it yourself.  Follow these steps to quickly repair a sagging headliner in your vehicle: Step 1: Gather the Necessary Supplies to Fix the Headliner If your car's headliner is only sagging in a small area, then you can secure it in place using some simple pins or thumbtacks. [Read More]

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how to protect your auto paint from chips

Is the paint on your car chipped up? I live on a long dirt road that damages the paint on my car every time I have to drive on it. I have gone through several cars over the last twenty years because they would all rust out long before the motors went bad. What I found out was that my cars were rusting because the paint was chipped and it left the metal exposed. Once exposed, the metal quickly corroded. I have learned a lot from my auto body mechanic to help me protect the paint on my car after he did a complete paint job on my current car.

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