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M&D Collision Repair I work at Darrell's paint and body shop, helping him strip downs cars; preparing them for paint. I began this job at the beginning of the school year. I've worked with him previously and I like the job. It's a hot job but a good job, you get to learn mechanics of the car and how to do paint and body work. I will use the knowledge I learn in everyday life. The first step is to take the accessories off the car. We begin by taking the mirrors, trim,…

Once upon a time there was an itty-bitty pumpkin named Rox. Rox was intelligent, curious, and shy. Rox was cut off his vine too early and put in the back of a truck to be delivered to a pumpkin patch. Rox was boarded into the truck bed and his heart began to pound frantically when he realized how much smaller he was than the other pumpkins. The truck took Rox and the others to Pumpkin Acres, a pumpkin patch with 100 acres of pumpkins, corn mazes, games, and a petting zoo. Rox was amazed by the…

wash and wax their car. That they know it will keep the car looking good, prevent paint problems and keep the resale value high. However, for some reason, they only do the washing part. They go out and wash their car, taking care to wash the rims, tires, as well. However when they are done washing they clean up and go inside to cool down. It seems so weird. Here you set aside the time to wash your car so it will look good, but you don�t take the extra 10-20 minutes it takes to wax your car so it…

Benefits of Oil Change There are several things you can do to make sure that your car stays in great condition. When you are on the road, you should drive carefully. When you are not driving, you should make sure that you are following your car's routine maintenance schedule. Getting oil changes on a regular basis is one of the easiest things you can do to make sure that your car stays in great condition. You should not prolong getting your oil changed. After a few thousand miles, you might…

and for caring for themselves and the machine. Before you get on the bike, you should walk around and check it. First, make sure that the bike has plenty of gas and oil. Next, the chain should be tight but have some play. Then you should check the tires. They should have enough air in them that they do not flatten when you sit on the machine. Finally, one of the most important things to check for your own safety is the brakes. As a general rule, apply the brakes while trying to push the machine.…

Have you every looked out at your vehicle and said I need to clean my car, but I don't really want to clean my car? Do you wish you had someone who would clean your car? If you live in Slidell, LA, Metairie, LA, Kenner, LA or a surrounding area, you do have someone that will clean your vehicle for you. You have us, we're Category 4.5 Elite Auto Detailing. We love cleaning vehicles. Whether you want your vehicle hand washed and waxed, detailed inside, outside, or both, or you want to take…

Signs It's Time To Have Your Brakes Serviced To stay safe on the road, your car needs brakes that function properly. You want to have your brakes serviced before they become so worn that they fail and cause you to have an accident. Knowing how often to check your brakes is tricky because more things than mileage come into play. Here are some signs you should take your car to the shop for a brake check. Brake Warning Light A warning light may come on while you're driving your car that…

It's important that you give your car regular, preventative maintenance to ensure that it runs well. If you ignore the preventative maintenance needed for your car, you could end up with more money owed in repairs than it would have cost for the maintenance. Oil Changes While you can check your fluids and fill them yourself, you might need a professional to perform an oil change unless you're handy. There's a dipstick that you can use to check the level and color of the oil in your vehicle.…

Signs Your Garage Door Springs Need Service Or Replaced If your garage door doesn't slide up and down as smoothly as it used to, there might be a problem with the springs. Garage door springs wear out with use and age. The more you use the garage door, the quicker the springs wear out. Plus, if you accidentally run into your garage door with the car, it can affect the springs. If you hear a loud pop, that could be due to a spring breaking. Most of the time, you'll have to look for other signs…

Changing a Tire Some people might look at a flat tire and be intimidated or even scared because they don’t know what to do. The process of changing a tire is not something to be afraid of, given the right tools it is a quite simple task. Whether you are stranded alongside the road with a flat tire or just putting new tires on at home, the process is pretty much the same and anyone can accomplish the task. The first step of changing a tire is getting the tools that you will need. Vehicles are…