As used car prices hit record highs, people are keeping their cars longer than ever before. In fact, Insider Reporter Grace Kay writes: “The pandemic lengthened the average age of cars, as cars did not tack on as many miles last year and many drivers looked to save money, forcing new car sales to slump at the onset of the pandemic.”
A writer from The Wall Street Journal added: “Cars are now more likely to change hands multiple times and last for over 200,000 miles.”
Car Care
However, just because you keep a car after the speedometer hits 100,000 miles doesn’t mean it has to show its age. In this blog post, we offer suggestions for maximizing the life of your vehicle. One of the easiest ways? Take care of not just the inner workings, such as the engine and transmission, but also pamper the car’s façade. That’s where auto body work comes in.
How to Pamper Your Car
Paint
One of the first things to deteriorate on a car or truck is the paint. This is especially true in
Southern California, where the sun prematurely ages vehicles. To guard against this:
- Park in the shade whenever possible.
- Store your car in the garage.
- Avoid cheap drive thru car washes. Many do more harm than good.
- Regularly hand wash and wax to protect the finish.
Nevertheless, even if you take these preventive steps, you may see signs the paint is starting to fade. When this occurs, bring your vehicle to DG Collision Center in Covina, California. We specialize in custom auto body paint.
- Eliminate Small Chips & Cracks
Don’t you hate it when someone lets their grocery cart run into your car in the parking lot? Unfortunately, very few Californians have enough integrity to leave a note when this occurs. Oftentimes, these small dents and scratches fail to warrant a call to insurance adjusters. But rather than just ignoring the imperfection, bring it to a dependable San Gabriel Valley collision center. You might be surprised at how affordably we can buff out minor scrapes and scratches. Sometimes, we can use touch-up paint to make a repair. Other situations call for replacement of one of the quarter panels. But rest assured, we will happily provide a bid so you know what you can expect. Nothing betrays the age of a car like body damage. - Detail It
Regular car detailing keeps vehicles in pristine condition. So, don’t wait for dust and dirt to settle into every crack and crevice. Instead, take your car or truck to an auto body shop for detail work. This affordable step will help extend the life of your car, which will work to your advantage whether you end up holding onto it or selling it. Your vehicle is one of your largest investments. So, take care of it and it will take care of you
About DG Collision Center in Covina, California
If, despite your pre-trip preparations, you are involved in a car accident, we would love to help get you back on the road. DG Collision Center in Covina, California is your one-stop-shop in Covina for auto body repair after car accidents and auto restorations. Our highly trained team includes specialized technicians. We work directly with all insurance companies. This enables our customers to file a claim without even needing to be present. Additionally, if you don’t want to leave your home in Covina right after the accident, you can request an online estimate for auto body repairs or any other auto restorations. We have a smartphone app that allows us to provide estimates without coming to your home or place of business. We pride ourselves in providing excellent service.