Vancouver is known for many things: sushi, expensive housing, the ocean, the mountains, and, of course, the rain. The city wouldn’t be quite so beautiful if not for the rainfall, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t complain about it just a little. Navigating our lives around the rain is a simple reality of Vancouver living. And it affects the … Read More
Trending Car Colours in 2025
Tastes change and trends come and go, in every industry and affecting every part of our lives. And car colours are no exception. We might think that our taste and style is completely independent and solely based on our unique individual whims, but we are often influenced in ways we don’t realize. Style trends are heavily researched and predicted several … Read More
Why You Shouldn’t DIY Collision Repairs
In the age of the online tutorial, everyone thinks they’re a pro. And don’t get us wrong… online tutorials can come in so handy! Want to learn how to make pizza dough or learn to moonwalk or refinish furniture? By all means — learn away! But when it comes to something that has real consequences like collision repairs, do-it-yourself (DIY) … Read More
Bird Poop Car Paint Damage
*** Please NOTE: We do not recommend you try this at home. We are not responsible for any damage done to your vehicle, please consult a professional *** Are you one of those lucky people that no matter what, every time you wash your car, within minutes, the birds have left a not so lovely gift for you? It’s like … Read More
Painting Your Car vs. Wrap: Pros and Cons
Are you thinking about giving your car a fresh new look? Maybe changing the exterior of your vehicle? And why not? Instead of getting a whole new car, why not give your old car some new life? You have two main options: a car wrap or a new paint job. Car wraps have been around for a while now. Originally, … Read More
How Does the Vancouver Sun Damage Car Paint?
Most people associate Vancouver with rain, not sun. But we do get some long stretches of sunlight, especially in the summer. The memory of those wonderfully long days of summer are basically what keep us alive throughout cold, dark winters. It is so nice to have the sun’s rays shining down on us. However, it’s not great for our vehicles. … Read More
Does Richmond Have Bad Drivers?
If you think about it, driving is an extremely complicated and complex skill. It requires the body and mind to perform multiple tasks simultaneously: planning where you’re going, anticipating what other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are going to be doing, remembering rules, steering, shifting gears, switching from the gas to brake pedal… and on and on. It’s a miracle anyone … Read More
Winter Driving Tips in Vancouver 2025
5 Tips To Help You Avoid An Auto Body Shop This Winter The Winter of 2025 has brought us a lot of snow so far, when we see snow, we typically see a lot of collisions. This is why we came up with these 5 handy Winter Driving Tips that should not only help keep you safe this winter but … Read More
How to Stay Safe During Car Crash Season in Metro Vancouver
While the holiday season is mostly associated with fun times and family gatherings, people might not be aware that it is also the most dangerous time on the roads for car accidents. According to ICBC, between 2011 and 2015, 46 per cent of fatalities involving pedestrians occurred from October to January. It’s also the peak time for car crashes in … Read More
Automobile Incident Statistics
The provincial insurance corporation ICBC recently released a report with the automobile incident statistics for 2017. As a driver, passenger or pedestrian, it’s good to be aware of how safe (or not safe!) the roads are in Metro Vancouver. Crashes In Vancouver, car crashes are on the rise. 2016 saw 220,000 reported crashes, up from 200,000 in 2015. The five-year … Read More