So the other day, I broke my own cardinal rule and got a belt buckle too close to a customer’s car. You’re right. I chipped the paint. Let’s turn a tragedy into a teaching moment and talk about ...

There is no magic car scratch remover tool, but car scratch and dent repair can be simpler than you may first imagine. It really sucks when you spot fresh scratches on your car, even if you aren't a ...

The automotive-paint industry is an ever-changing world. When the first cars rolled off the assembly line, they were painted with a brush. The first Corvettes, meanwhile, were finished with lacquer ...

Despite the Mythbusters determining that, yes, golf ball-like dimples increase your fuel economy, your car’s dents don’t have the same effect. In fact, your dents may be decreasing your drag ...

Automobile owners frequently put a significant amount of effort into preserving the appearance of their vehicles, and regular painting plays a key part in this maintenance. Beyond simply providing the ...

We’ve talked before about ways to protect your vehicle’s painted finish with protective guards, ceramic coating, car wraps and such but what’s the best way to tackle those chips and marks that can ...

Cars can mean many things to different people. For some, it can be like a collectible you keep in your garage and bring out for special occasions. For others, it can be a trusted companion that you ...

Wrapping your car can make it look cool, turn it into a moving billboard, or hide its ugly paint job. But will a wrap damage ...

We're murder on paint shops. We're always on strict deadlines to get cars finished, and we're prone to changing our minds about colors and styling right up the very moment when paint is ready to meet ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. Of all the car-buying decisions ...

Modern high-tech safety features—automatic emergency braking (AEB), blind spot warning (BSW), lane departure warning (LDW)—have been very effective at preventing crashes, according to the Highway Loss ...