Gerber Collision & Glass Articles

Perhaps only a fender bender that mars a pristine paint job is more frustrating than turning your car's ignition key and getting no response from the engine. Knowing some common reasons why your car won't start can help you troubleshoot the problem and identify the cause:

Fuel System Issues

Two possible culprits here are the fuel pump and the filter. If the filter is partially clogged, the car can hesitate and stall repeatedly. If the filter is completely blocked or if the fuel pump has failed, the engine will crank but it won't start.

If you're trying to decide between buying vs. leasing a car, there are a lot of factors to consider. Let's look at the pros and cons of each option to help you simplify the decision-making process.

Key Benefits of Leasing a Car You'll only make payments on the difference between the original price and the residual value, or what the car's worth at the end of the lease period. You get more bang for your buck. With lower monthly payments, you may be able to afford to drive a more expensive car. The average lease period is three years, which coincides with the manufacturer's warranty on most vehicles. Leases require a lower down payment. You may pay higher monthly payments, but you can usually negotiate a sweet down payment deal on a lease.

The condition of tires plays a critical role in vehicle safety. Tires take a beating every time you drive, so it's vital that you know the signs that it's time to replace them. Here are five tire safety warning signs that you shouldn't ignore.

Worn tread - If you want to avoid an unnecessary accident or breakdown, replace tires when tread reaches 1/16 of an inch or less. You can easily measure tread depth with a penny, so check your tires frequently. Put Lincoln head-first all the way down into the tread. If you can still see his entire head, there's not enough tread remaining. 

Keeping your car's interior clean and fresh is just as important as taking good care of the exterior paint by washing and waxing regularly. Here are some car cleaning tips to help you keep the interior looking like new:

Use a can of compressed air to blast out dust and grime that's accumulated in nooks and crannies. Open the windows first, then aim and shoot debris from the air vents, radio, gear console, and seat rails. If you have a cabin air filter, remove it before cleaning, then replace it. Compressed air works...

The windshield is a key structural component of your car. Unfortunately, it's in a particularly vulnerable position that leaves it exposed to damage from a variety of sources. Learning some of the most common causes of a windshield chip can help you avoid hazardous situations and keep the glass intact.

Flying Rocks

Road construction materials all contain rocks of various shapes and sizes. With weather fluctuations and everyday wear and tear, it's inevitable that some work loose from the road surface over time. When these stray rocks get caught in the tires of fast-moving vehicles, they're hurled back into oncoming traffic. These airborne rocks are one of the most...