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Car Maintenance | 9 Tips to Get Your Ride Ready for Spring
Spring has SPRUNG! Well...almost. It’s time to shake the winter blues and get your vehicle ready for another season. Seasonal maintenance is important to not only the looks of your vehicle, but also the value and the overall function. Keeping up with car maintenance each season helps cut costs and ...
Read More The Violation & The Aftermath: A Guide to Repairing Your Recovered Stolen Car in Alberta
The phone call from the police brings a wave of relief: "We've found your car." But that relief disappears the second you see it. It's not just a missing vehicle ...
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Gravel Roads, Potholes & Paint Chips: The True Cost of Spring Driving in Alberta
You can finally smell it in the air. That unmistakable, muddy, damp smell of the spring thaw in the Lakeland. The mountains of snow are finally shrinking, you're cracking your ...
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The “Invisible Dent”: How a Collision Impacts Your Car’s Resale Value in Alberta
You got your car back from the repair shop. It looks great—the panel is smooth, the paint matches perfectly, and it drives just like it used to. The stress of ...
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Thinking of a DIY Auto Body Repair? 6 Reasons to Call a Pro First
You're staring at that fresh dent in your door, and a thought pops into your head: "I bet I can fix that." A quick YouTube search shows a dozen videos ...
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That Won’t Just Buff Out: Your Stress-Free Guide to Repair vs. Replace
It’s a sinking feeling. Whether it’s a runaway shopping cart, a hailstorm, or a minor fender bender in the parking lot, that dent or crumpled panel wasn't there this morning. ...
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Why Is My ‘Simple’ Bumper Repair So Expensive? The A++ Guide to ADAS, Sensors & Calibration
You just got an estimate for a minor fender-bender, and your jaw is on the floor. The bill is close to $3,000. But the bumper barely looks cracked! You're staring ...
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Canada’s Most Stolen Vehicles: Insights & Auto Theft Prevention Tips
This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at Canada’s most stolen vehicles, the impact of vehicle theft, and the practical steps you can take to safeguard your vehicle. Vehicle theft ...
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The Alberta Driver’s ‘Glovebox Guide’: A Complete Step-by-Step Collision Checklist
It’s the sound every driver dreads: the crunch of metal, the hiss of steam, or the dull thud of a fender bender. In the moments after a collision, your heart ...
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The “Sticker Shock” You Can Control: Why Ignoring a Small Chip or Scratch Will Cost You Thousands
It’s tempting, isn't it? You get a small rock chip on the highway or a "minor" scratch in a parking lot. You look at it and think, "It's just cosmetic. ...
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Protecting Your Car from Road Salt Damage: An Ultimate Guide
Road salt, a vital tool for safe winter driving, carries a serious risk to your vehicle's health. This comprehensive guide gives you crucial insights about road salt damage, preventive measures, ...
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Thinking about Buying an Electric Vehicle? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Recently, electric vehicles have grown in popularity, mostly because folks don't want to spend an arm and a leg fueling up. Electric cars are extremely popular, though some continue to ...
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How To Fix Curb Rash
While curb rash may seem like a minor cosmetic issue, it can lead to more serious damage if left untreated. Scratches and scuffs can weaken the structure of the wheel ...
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JD Collision Becomes CSN JD Collision
Have you noticed anything different about JD Collision in Cold Lake and Bonnyville lately? Are you seeing less orange and black and more blue and white? Have you noticed they ...
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7 Ways To Safer Winter Driving
Everyone hates winter driving. With hazardous conditions like ice (especially black ice), snow-covered roads and whiteouts it can be stressful and dangerous. But the truth is, we are Canadian Eh’ ...
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The Top Signs You Need a New Windshield
Remember the classic scene from the 1994 hit comedy, Ace Ventura, when Jim Carrey was forced to drive around with his head out the window after his windshield got smashed? It was funny ...
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Paintless Dent Repair: How Does it Work?
You've had a long day in the office and run out the door the minute you're clocked out. You can't wait to get home and put all of those work-related ...
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Evaluating Bodywork Repair Costs: Make Sure They Include Vital Repairs
When your vehicle needs vital repairs, you want to make sure that you aren't missing any important details—and that all of the essential repairs are taken care of. Not only ...
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The Top Benefits of Vehicle Customization
"A car isn't a classic just because it's old. To be a classic, a car has to tell us something of its time." -James May Classic cars shouldn't just say ...
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The Top Signs Your Car Needs a New Paint Job
You drive up to a stoplight and the person behind you doesn’t stop in time. They hit the back of your car, and while you aren’t hurt, your car came ...
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7 Signs that You Are Receiving the Best Car Paint Job in Alberta
A professional car paint job is one of the most powerful ways to enhance your vehicle's appearance and value. However, not all car paint jobs are equal in terms of ...
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Road Trips in Alberta: Helping You Plan Your Summer Adventure
Alberta is one of Canada's largest provinces, and supports nearly every type of biome in North America. From lush forests and mountains to prairies, deserts, and all stops in-between, it ...
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Dent Repair 101: Options for Fixing Dings and Dents on Your Vehicle
Whether it's a brand new, sleek looking car or a reliable vehicle that's gotten you to and from places for many years, no doubt you want the exterior of your ...
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8 Car Windshield Cleaning Tips from Auto Body Pros
Many collisions are a result of poor driver visibility. One way to help improve visibility, regardless of the driving conditions you might face, is to keep your windshield clean. To ...
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The Latest Car Tech from CES 2018 Will Blow Your Mind
The Consumer Electronics Show is always packed with incredible new car technology, and the 2018 show was no exception. It showcased some amazing engineering, proving that AI will soon be ...
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