Gerber Collision & Glass Articles

Over time, pollution, Mother Nature, and everyday wear and tear take a toll on a car's finish. By properly maintaining the paint job with the following tips, you can protect the finish so it retains that showroom-new appearance longer.

Wash the car weekly. Never use household cleaners on auto paint. Instead, use a quality car shampoo and a soft microfiber or terry detailing cloth that won't harm the paint. Be sure to dry the surface with a chamois after washing to avoid unsightly mineral spots.

Wax the finish at least twice a year. It's a misconception that car paint can stay pristine without regular waxing. Applying a...

The brakes on your car serve a single purpose: to stop the vehicle safely. Properly maintaining the brake system is vital to reduce the risk of a car accident. Once a year, a trained technician should check the brake pads, fluid level, condition of the lines, drums, calipers, pistons, and rotors, and the functionality of the dashboard indicators.

Even if the brakes are checked annually, you need to know how to identify brake problems that could impact your car's stopping distance or reduce your ability to stop quickly in...

Cycling is popular across the United States, both as recreation and as a form of transportation. All states consider cyclists as vehicle drivers with the same roadway rights as motorists. When driving, you need to keep an eye out for cyclists and treat them just like any other slow-moving vehicle. The following tips can help you stay safe and avoid accidents and collisions while sharing the road with cyclists.

Use common sense when passing. Wait until you're sure it's safe before passing a cyclist. Always allow at least three feet of space between you and the bicycle you're...

Aggressive driving can put you and your passengers at increased risk of an automobile accident when you head out on the road. It's hard to define the exact reason why driver aggression is escalating, but the swelling number of commuters and frustration with traffic congestion nationwide are considered contributing factors. In addition to a greater risk of involvement in a crash, aggressive drivers who act recklessly may find they have no insurance coverage if a collision does occur.

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.

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