Expert Advice

Learn about vehicle parts, problems, and repairs – along with tips to keep your vehicle running smoothly in all seasons.

Limb has fallen on a vehicle and shattered the windshield

Not All Vehicle Damage Is Caused by Other Cars

Roadways, parking lots, and garages are like war zones.

A rogue shopping cart sits unattended in a parking garage

Dinged by a Shopping Cart?

There it sits. The dreaded shopping cart, unattended, just waiting to roll into the nearest parked vehicle to leave a fresh ding on the car door.

The hood of a BMW shows extensive pock marks from hail damage

Oh Hail No! How to Address Vehicle Hail Damage

Hailstorms can be sudden, powerful, and highly destructive. While the sight of ice pellets falling from the sky might seem harmless, hail poses a significant threat to vehicles.

Broken sideview mirror lays on the ground after a sideswipe incident

Sideswiped: A Story of Repair

Side-swiping accidents are unfortunately common, especially in tight parking spots, busy streets, or when another driver misjudges the space between vehicles. This happens often in D.C.

A rock caused a chip in a vehicle's windshield

A Rock Chipped My Windshield. Now What?

If you’ve ever driven down the highway (or any road in Washington, D.C., for that matter) and heard the telltale “ping” of a rock hitting your windshield, you’re not alone.