Gerber Collision & Glass Articles

Your car is a complex piece of machinery that needs regular maintenance if you expect it to provide years of trouble-free service. If you don't keep it well maintained and end up making costly car care mistakes, you can end up paying some unnecessary and hefty repair bills over the long term.

Here are five critical maintenance and car care mistakes to avoid:

Neglecting timely oil changes. Auto manufacturers recommend frequent oil changes for a good reason. They know that motor oil breaks down over time and loses it lubricating qualities. If you don't change the oil regularly, you could face an expensive engine replacement if it wears out prematurely. Ignoring wheel alignments. If you change the...

Collisions are the number one cause of permanent injury and accidental death for young adults between 15 and 24. In 2011 alone, traffic crashes accounted for 6,926 deaths. Many parents wonder if their teens' participation in driver's education classes can actually keep them safer when they get behind the wheel.

Driver's Education Increases Teen Driving Safety

Recent research by the American Automobile Association (AAA) has answered the question about whether driver's education classes help reduce the number of teen auto collisions. The motor club analyzed data and found that participation in...

When falling precipitation, freezing cloud temperatures, and strong updrafts result in hail, it makes driving dangerous. If you're caught in a hailstorm while on the road, take these steps to ensure that you arrive at your destination safely:

Immediately turn on the low beams, drop your speed, and stay aware of the vehicles around you on the road because other drivers may not know how to react when driving in a hailstorm. Allow three times the usual distance from the back bumper of the vehicle ahead so you can avoid a rear-end collision. Get off the road, but do so safely. The impact speed of hail is greater on a moving object, so your car is at greater risk of damage when it's traveling forward. If you can, pull into a parking garage,

Auto paint issues are frustrating because it's often difficult to pinpoint their cause after the fact. Learning about some common car paint issues and how to prevent them can help you safeguard your car's finish and keep it looking great.

Delamination

Areas where the clear coat is peeling, or delaminating, can start out small but spread quickly. This issue can occur when incompatible paint products are used during a repair, or from exposure to the sun and elements. The best way to prevent delamination is to always park your car in a garage or shaded area.

Peeling

Auto paint is protected by a layer of clear coat, so it takes considerable wear or damage...

Ugly dents and dings detract from your car's appearance, but restoring its good looks may not require a lengthy, expensive visit to an auto body shop. Whether you have hail damage or a single football-sized indent, as long as the paint isn't chipped or cracked, paintless dent repair (PDR) may be an option that can save you time and money.

How Does Paintless Dent Repair Work?

With PDR, the goal is to push the indented metal back into shape while preserving the...