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Frequent Concerns Regarding Paintless Dent Repair
Paintless dent repair is steadily growing in popularity. While many are familiar with the traditional, arduous process of dent removal that involves repainting and hours of work, there is often a better way. In layman’s terms, paintless dent repair is a process that removes dents without impacting your paint, eliminating the need for costly repainting and difficult matching of your paint. Even if you have been educated on the wonders of paintless dent repair, you may still have concerns. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about paintless dent repair.
By Kevin Gomez6 years ago in Wheel
The Magical Stick
Hurry! Hurry! Step right up! Ladies and Gentlemen, may I have your attention please? I am here today to introduce you to a modern wonder! This is truly a miraculous invention that will sweep the nation! I am here to tell you all about this wondrous creation that will make your life easier, even easier than when sliced bread was invented! Hurry! Hurry! Gather round now, yes that’s it, plenty of seats down in front.
By Sarah Montgomery6 years ago in Wheel
Our Obsession with Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs)
I'm Hugh Hatrick, a car enthusiast and motor racing fan. I've been driving for 27 years and started off in a £500 Ford Fiesta and have now settled for a people carrier, (only for the kids, of course!). I've always been keen on the car market, as there is something for everyone, and cars get better and better all the time. Its fascinating to see how new niches are made by the demand of us consumers.
By Hugh Hatrick6 years ago in Wheel
5 Ride-Share Horror Stories
Ride-share services have become quite the norm. People would much rather call an Uber or Lyft driver than an old fashioned taxi. However, Uber specifically does not do a background check on their employees or meet them for an interview prior to hiring them (currently). The requirements Uber drivers need to meet are not steep, and most people with a car that was made in the last decade can apply and expect to be hired. But how safe really are these ride-share services? You decide.
By Dani Hendrix6 years ago in Wheel
Maximizing Your Car’s Resale Value
It’s time, you’re ready to part with your old vehicle. Maybe you’re trying to sell it to a new owner, or maybe you’re hoping to trade it in at the dealership as part of a deal for a newer ride. Whatever the case may be, one thing is for certain: you want your car to be worth as much as it possibly can be.
By Casey Chesterfield6 years ago in Wheel
Model 3 for Rideshare
Like most rideshare drivers, I don't use rideshare as my primary source of income (other than a brief stint between jobs), but rather as a supplement. It gets me out of the house, earns a (very little) bit of money, introduces me to new people, and helps me explore my city and larger area.
By Justin Castle6 years ago in Wheel
Car Maintenance Tips While Traveling to Europe
The best time to visit Rome and other popular destinations in Europe is between September and November, and April to May when there are fewer crowds, and the days are bright and sunny. And in fine weather such as this, the best way to explore the continent is by taking a road trip.
By Jim Hughes6 years ago in Wheel
3 Ways to Get a Car Loan in Canada After Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy may seem like a light at the end of the tunnel, but you’re financial woes aren’t over until (1) you repair your credit and (2) you’re ready to manage the habits that got you into financial trouble in the first place.
By Maritime Car6 years ago in Wheel
7 Reasons Why Musicians Should Drive Rideshare
1. Make New Friends (And Fans, And Industry Contacts, Etc.) I got to meet Elizabeth while driving for Lyft one afternoon heading towards the downtown Nashville area. My phone lit up bright pink with a ride request from a nearby hotel, so I pulled off the highway and picked up one local and her two visitors, all bound for Broadway honkey tonks and hot chicken. After asking my usual questions such as “Y’all from around here” (in my best hybrid Wisconsin-Tennessee accent), and “First time in Nashville?” I discovered that Elizabeth, having moved to the city a year prior, started attending the same downtown church as my wife, Marci, and I do, and immediately we all felt like a car-full of friends. Having read my short bio I keep posted on my passenger-side dashboard, my new friends quickly learned a little about me (songwriter, producer, lived in four states, former dog person now cat-obsessed), and also about my duo folk/pop project, Suitcase Souls. As we sped down Church street dodging scooter riders and swarms of bachelorette parties, we cranked a new single that Marci and I had recently released, and of course at a red light had the idea of taking a quick selfie, the one you see at the top of this post. Not only did I get a few follows on the band’s Instagram account, but I got to hear a bit Elizabeth’s story, how she moved here for grad school and quickly felt right at home. All the while, her mother in the back seat tried to contain her excitement not only that Liz had met a couple of new church friends but also that they’d encountered a real-life Nashville starving-artist type about whom they could perhaps someday proudly say “I knew them when...!” Upon opening the doors of my tiny Toyota Corolla and exposing us to the sound of ten cover bands playing different eighties rock and country songs at the same time, over the noise Liz’s mother made a point to tell me how glad she was that we all got to meet and that she would be watching Suitcase Souls closely. She handed me a generous tip and the three drifted into a sea of tipsy tourists and boot-brandishing brides-to-be.
By Kyle Pruzina6 years ago in Wheel
Affordable Smart Cars to Keep Your Eye Out For
For each generation of car buyers, automakers tend to shift the type of products they offer in response to the wants and needs of the average car buyer. As the average car buyer becomes increasingly active, adventurous, and dependent on mobile technology, automobiles are taking a hard shift towards integrated smart technology. This shift was undoubtedly accelerated by the arrival of Tesla Motors. The success of their products has brought intense heat to the race, bringing the newest and most innovative tech to the auto market.
By Kevin Gardner6 years ago in Wheel
