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Why More and More Drivers are Saying No to the Bells and Whistles and Choosing Simpler, No-Frills Vehicles

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  As with most things, the automotive industry has been moving primarily in one direction. Based on the old adage “innovate or get left behind”, car companies have been adding more technology, more screens, more software, and more features packed into every new vehicle, essentially turning cars and trucks into rolling computers. For years, car manufacturers worked to attract customers by adding everything from massive infotainment displays and advanced driver-assistance systems to electronically controlled suspensions and increasingly complicated engine management systems. For most traditional buyers, these advancements are welcome, but a growing number of drivers are starting to ask different questions: What direction is this going towards? Are cars being built to do the drivers job and at which point do they become nothing more than complex appliances?     no-frills-vehicles   This shift towards a more practical, no-nonsense approach to vehicle ownership is crea...

The Hidden Truth About the Collision Repair Industry and Why a Shiny Paint Job Doesn't Always Mean a Properly Repaired Car

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  Finding a good body shop has never been easy. After an accident , for the most part car owners want the same things: a fair price, a reasonable repair time, and the peace of mind that their vehicle will be returned to its pre-accident condition. Unfortunately, what looks like a straightforward repair can be far more complicated than most people realize.   If you were involved in an accident or have some damage on your vehicle that you want repaired, it is important that you read this article first. We will break down the problems plaguing the autobody repair industry and how you can avoid getting caught up in the nonsense.   collision-repair-industry     The uncomfortable truth is that not every collision repair is performed to the standard a customer might expect. Just because the car appears beautiful, with flawless paint, perfectly aligned panels, and no obvious signs of damage does not mean it was brought back to its original pre-collision condition. W...