Rusty Fuel

Are you experiencing lower MPG's on your routine trips? Has your car started stalling? Have you had to replace multiple fuel pumps?

These are all signs of a rusty gas tank. A rusted gas tank can have all of the symptoms above, and can cause more and more harsh issues the longer you run your car with a rusty tank!

Rusting can also cause issues not only in your gas tank, but in everything it connects to, so be sure to get it replaced or fixed as soon as possible. If this rust spreads it can cause greater and greater issues and can even result in fuel leakage.

To get an estimate on replacing a fuel tank give us a call at: (434) 385-6048 or visit us online at www.craftcollision.net today!

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Avoiding Collisions

You may think that a collision can happen any time and anywhere... and while that is true, you're not totally helpless.

There are steps YOU can take to better ensure you'll stay accident free, and they're all things you can change from right behind the drivers seat.

Capital Region District released a set of driver rules for drivers everywhere to abide by making it easy to spot danger, and avoid it. Their list is below:


Seven Tips for Safe Driving

Adjust your mirrors properly
Make sure that your side mirrors are pushed out enough that you see the lane NEXT to you, not the side of your vehicle. With more efficient mirror adjustment, you will eliminate “blind spots”, make lane changes and merging easier and see a more complete picture of what surrounds you.

Sit properly in your vehicle
Adjust your seat so that you are close enough to the pedals to have a slight bend in your leg while depressing the brake pedal. Adjust your seat upright so you can hold yourself up naturally without a need to use the steering wheel or an armrest as support. Hold the steering wheel at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock.

Keep your vision aimed high
Instead of looking down at the road ahead of you, keep your vision focused near the horizon. By keeping your sight higher and farther ahead, you will gather more information with your peripheral vision and increase your awareness.

Respect winter driving
Think of driving in the snow and ice as walking across an ice rink with rubber boots on. You have much less grip than walking on dry asphalt, so you can’t take big wide steps or suddenly start walking fast. When driving in winter conditions, we have many traction aids to get us going, but nothing to allow us to stop quickly. Recognize this fact (the laws of physics don’t change regardless of what vehicle you drive); slow your speed in slippery conditions and leave yourself more room to stop and more space to turn. Use pedals and controls smoothly and slowly to maintain the car’s balance.

Read more: http://www.crd.bc.ca/media/2009/collision-avoidance-tips.htm

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The Capacity To Meet Needs

When you're car needs serious repairs of any kind and you need them finished quick, come see us! We have the Capacity to meet your needs and because we have the capacity we'll never send you somewhere else! Let our team of trained, skilled, and experienced workers fix your problems for you! 

Craft Collision offers professional painting and touchups and uses PPG Paints so you know you're getting the best from the best!

We also do full body restorations on ANY make and model, so no job is too big or too small! Not only do we work on all makes and models, but we offer FREE quotes for every make and model too.

Stop in, visit our website, or call us today for your FREE quote and let us make your car look like new again! Whether you need a major collision repair or just a simple ding removed (see our PDR system), think of Craft Collision first! We are confident you won't be disappointed!

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Got The Summer Faded Blues?

Summer can be a great time! Fun in the sun can include camping, visits to your favorite water parks, relaxation and much more, but there's a downside to all the sun... It can be damaging to your car paint!

Sunlight can cause oxidation which causes fading, and that's bad news, but you're not at a total loss! There are steps the average person can take to PREVENT sun damage to their car.

1) Park in a shaded area: Obviously the easiest way to avoid sun damage is to avoid the sun altogether. Paint is tough, but if you're the typical 9-5 worker, that's 8 hours a day your car can be exposed to sun rays. We suggest seeking out shaded areas for parking, even if it means walking an extra block.

2) Clean off bugs: Insects not only make your car look gross, but the small amount of acid contained in some insects can be enough to penetrate your paint, so be sure to wash your car often... which brings us to our next step...

3) Dry thoroughly: Cleaning your car is great, but you don't want to let water settle. Water can leave behind minerals including salt, which is harmful to the outer coatings protecting your paint, which in the end, can lead to fading.

4) Finally... wax: Wax is the ultimate protector. Waxing fills in small scuffs, and rejuvenates the outer layers of your paint keeping them like new so be sure to wax after washing your car. It's a great way to insure it's dry, and keeps it looking as glossy as the day you bought it.

Need repairs due to sun damage? Give us a call at (434) 385-6048 or visit us online at www.craftcollision.net

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