4th of July Celebrations

Join Red Hill - Patrick Henry National Memorial next Wednesday July 4th for their Independence Day Celebration!

Red Hill is the last home and burial place of Virginia's first governor.

Fireworks, re-enactments, living history, tours, kids' games, arts & crafts vendors and more. There will be food and drink from vendors on site or bring a picnic lunch. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a peaceful day on the beautiful grounds of this home which Henry called "the garden spot of the world."  Top the evening off with the magnificent fireworks display at dusk.

For more information please visit: http://www.virginia.org/Listings/EventsAndExhibits/IndepedenceDayCelebration/

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Tire Care

Tires are essential to keeping you on the road in more ways than you might think... Worn tread can cause hydroplaning and can force you off the road. Wear down a tire enough and you'll begin to expose the inner side-walls making it harder to change, and low grip can lead to sliding on slightly wet roads or roads with even a little amount of rocks and sand.

Inspect your tires for any tread issues, and have the alignment checked by a technician especially before a long road trip.  Your wheels and trim also need attention –


After driving on roads that have been treated throughout the winter, or if you find yourself driving on a slightly dust coated road, it’s a good idea to clean the tires with mild soap and water and dry them with a soft cloth.  Make sure you don’t use an abrasive cleaner on the chrome of your rims!

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Look Your Best!

It's summer time, and that means it's time to look your best, and we want to help you out!

From anything including small window cracks, to a small chip of paint, to a full body restoration, no job is too big or small for us.

Want to change the color of your car to match the summer season, be it a bright red, or a sporty new blue, we can do it AND we'll offer you a FREE estimate!

That's right, we offer 100% free estimates on ALL makes and models of cars, and since we use PPG paints, you know that estimate is based on only the best! To get more details, visit us online at www.craftcollision.net to take a tour of our facility and services!

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Duct Tape: It Can Fix Your Car

We know emergency kits, tool kits, and other stuff takes up space in your car, but there's one thing you should always have on hand... Duct Tape. Here's why:

AskPatty writes:


DUCK TAPE FOR EMERGENICIES:


CAR OVERHEATS - In case your car overheats, and a hose is busted, duct tape is a temporary form of repair. Tape the hose and then pour a mixture of antifreeze and water into the radiator. If everything is too hot and steaming, wrap your hands where you will be touching hot parts with duct tape. It will act as an insulator. But don't wait too long. Duct tape can only withstand temperatures up to 200°F (93°C). Also, don't use it to repair a leak in your car's gas line -- the gasoline dissolves the adhesive.


GLASS CHIPS/BREAKS/SHATTERS – if through an accident or something thrown through a window, use duct tape on the INSIDE OF THE WINDOW – Before removing broken window glass, crisscross the broken pane with duct tape to hold it all together. This will ensure a shard doesn't fall out and cut you. and tape up all around the damaged area. It will prevent glass from shattering on the inside until it can be fixed. Duct tape by itself will hold out.


TIRES STUCK IN MUD/SNOW – Look around the car for bulk such as sticks, boards, even-side road garbage (paper plates, etc), and duct-tape together to create something at least 2 feet long (for the two main tires - rear or front tires depending upon rear wheel or front wheel drive) for the tires to grab onto to get out of the rut. Always rock the vehicle when getting out of icy situations. Don't just let the tires spin as it will dig your car deeper into a rut. Blankets are also good for this. Bunch it together with duck tape so it stays thick and together.


FIRST AID – Duct tape can act as bandages, slings, used for splints, in rare cases, tourniquets. You can make a cup for water, or temporarily tape skin back together should there be a deep cut.


Read more: http://www.askpatty.com/page/the_power_of_duct_tape_an_auto_essential

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We've Improved Our Website!

Here at Craft Collision our customers and their satisfaction is our #1 priority, so we've updated our website to make your online experience with us even better!

We've added lots of detailed new photos to our site including photos of our work area, and welcome area!

We've also added a more detailed list of the professional services we offer which range from:




•complete auto body repair for all makes and models of vehicles
•State-of-the-art frame straightening equipment
•State-of-the-art frame measuring system, which allows us to restore your car to its pre-accident specifications.
•Computerized paint mixing and matching so repair areas will look just like the undamaged parts of your car.
•Computerized paint booths, providing a controlled painting environment with baked-on paint finish.
•“PDR” Paint-less Dent Repair – This service saves you money, since not all dents require filling and refinishing. We can use our PDR system for many of your small dents, hail damage and shallow imperfections so that your car can be repaired without painting.

Head on over and check us out, and if you're looking for one of the services we offer, we offer FREE estimates on ALL vehicles. Visit the improved Craft Collision website at http://www.craftcollision.net/index.htm

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