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Want a Car that Lasts? Choose one of These! Because it's such a big investment, it's normal to want to get the best vehicle that one can afford to buy. Of course, even if you manage to purchase a vehicle that's known for high quality, you still must do your part in properly maintaining your vehicle. No matter how great it's supposed to be, you can't really expect it to last as long as you want it to if regular...

Blind Spot Monitoring Technology is Becoming Affordable If drivers always remember to check their blind spots, there's a big chance that many accidents will be avoided. Sadly, however, even the most cautious ones occasionally forget to do this one crucial move. Which is why having blind spot monitors should be given more importance than what these systems are currently receiving. As technology improves, blind spot monitors are being incorporated into affordable vehicles. But you may still have some questions on...

Even Minor Curb Bumps Can Cause Damage It can happen to the best of us. Especially during winter when the roads become extra slippery, no matter how careful you are, there's still no 100% guarantee that you'll never hit a curb. It's acknowledged as a common occurrence. It's also a well-accepted fact that not all curb hits are equal. The severity of a curb hit will typically depend on the speed of the vehicle as it hits the curb, and...

How You Talk to Yourself Leads to Real Results There is a saying that we are all our own worst critics.  Just take a look at anything that you have done, created, made, or completed and you will immediately notice all of the little imperfections and flaws.  Most of those imperfections and flaws aren’t noticeable to anyone but yourself.  While a certain amount of critique is good, it helps to drive us further and make us better; most of what...

Simplicity is the Key to Happiness Life gets complicated.  And as time goes on, our lives become more and more complicated.  Just look back to the 1990’s.  We had technology, but we weren’t bogged down with cell phones.  We didn’t have smart phones in our pockets, and didn’t have social media keeping us constantly connected with each other.  Life was already complicated and intricate, and as time goes on there are more and more complications and intricacies to be concerned...

Most Vehicle Headlights Aren’t Good Enough Are you experiencing difficulty when driving at night? Well, you're really not alone because it is definitely harder to see at night, and that makes driving more challenging during these darker hours. Still, you shouldn't automatically conclude that finding it extra difficult to drive at night is normal, especially if you know for a fact that your eyesight is perfectly fine. Similarly, you shouldn't immediately conclude that your problem with driving in the dark...

It’s More than Just Running Out of Gas Your dashboard warning lights are there for a reason. You don’t ignore a check engine light, and you don’t ignore an ABS or traction control light.  You make sure to remedy the problem, and you take steps to ensure they don’t come on.  But most people seem to let their fuel light come on without the proper steps beforehand to ensure it doesn’t come on. It's disappointing and surprising to know that...

Don’t Let Your Brain Atrophy Across the country Americans have a fascination with toning their bodies.  In fact, there are over 50 million (that’s about 1/6 of the population) that have a gym membership.  Those with the dedication make sure to tone their muscles, strengthen their heart, and watch their physical health.  But how many of them spend just as much time on their mental health?  Or are they letting their brain atrophy? Here at A & D Auto Body,...

Significant Events in Automobile History Our mode of transportation has come a long way from horse-powered carriages to steam-powered vehicles to ultra-modern computerized cars that can practically drive themselves. As our needs and preferences changed, cars evolved too. And even up to now, cars continue to be a work in progress. Here are some of the most important milestones that have helped accelerate the transformation of the auto industry into what it is today. 1885 - German inventor Karl Benz...

How Many Times Should You Fail? In marketing there is a process called A/B testing.  You create two ads with slightly different language, and you then see what sort of response you get from each of them.  You scrap the one that doesn’t do as well.  The process can be repeated as many times as you like until you get an ad that resonates with your viewers, readers, and prospects. That concept doesn’t have to stick with just marketing.  In...