Better than a New Car Smell: a New Car Look!

New cars have a distinctive smell, don’t they? In fact, you can even buy automobile air fresheners that are labeled “new car” scent! But we all know that our vehicles quickly lose the new car smell, and almost as quickly lose their new car appearance. It’s just a simple fact of life that we use our cars, and that use takes its toll.

Even the most fastidious driver is likely, over time, to accumulate some small dents and dings on the exterior of a vehicle. After all, no matter how much care we might take with our cars, we still can’t control what all those other drivers do, either on the streets or in parking lots.

If your beloved car is showing some of the signs of real-world use, you can always consider an auto restoration job to return it to that new car look.

A restoration job can be as big or as small as you would like, and can range from straightening out a dent or refreshing a spot of paint to a full-on overhaul of the body.

Owners of classic cars are prone to avail themselves of these services, but your vehicle doesn’t need to be decades old in order to warrant a fix-up. In fact, that may be all the more reason for you to invest in restoration, so you can continue to enjoy your car until it does become a classic!

Regardless of the make, model, or year of your vehicle, you can speak with a restoration professional and get an assessment of what can be done to revitalize your car. It is certainly a less expensive prospect than trading the car in for another model, and especially warranted when you have any sentimental attachment to the existing car!

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Greg Descent

The proprietor of Northwest Collision Center, boasts a remarkable journey in the auto repair industry. Originating from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Greg spent his formative years in California, where he cultivated a deep passion for automotive work. In 1996, he seized the opportunity to acquire Northwest Collision Center, a reputable establishment founded in 1959 and situated on Tyrone Boulevard for over five decades. Greg's hands-on approach and dedication to the business have been pivotal since he first joined the team. Under his leadership, Northwest Collision Center has continued to thrive, maintaining its legacy of excellence and commitment to quality service in the automotive repair sector.

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