No matter how careful you might be, small dings and signs of damage are just a fact of life as a car owner–and fortunately, there are plenty of products out there that are designed to help cover up ...

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Severe weather can seriously damage your car, and one of the most damaging weather events is hail. There were over 3,700 hail storms in the U.S. in 2021, which caused billions of dollars’ worth of ...

Chips in your car’s paint aren’t just an eyesore. They can also expose your car’s metal to further corrosion. You may not be able to make your car’s finish look showroom fresh, but with a reasonable ...

Residents and motorists in the Oklahoma City metro experienced large hail Tuesday evening, undoubtedly leaving many scrambling to find cover for their vehicles. Hail is notorious for leaving dents in ...

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story misstated what power an insurance company has. Vehicle owners ultimately have the right to choose which body shop repairs the damage.

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As Americans hit the road in sizzling temperatures, taking a few steps of precaution can be life-saving in case of breakdowns or accidents. Across the nation, as temperatures soar, packing an ...