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How to repair a group of dents?

If you are a car owner, you must know that your car requires regular maintenance for it to work properly. One of the most common problems seen in any car is dent.because no matter how carefully and graciously you drive, there is going to be a clumsy person or a day when you might hit your car while parking, something that could leave the dent on your car. Noone likes dents on his or her car. In this blog, all the information is provided that is going to end all the confusion about dents and how to repair it.here, how you can repair a group of dents.  

Most of the cars nowadays have an elastic body.which means its easy to get rid of those dents with paintless dent repair.  

Here are a few DIYs one car try at home.

Hot water method 

Plunger method

Hair dryer and compressed air. 

The vacuum cleaner 

The dry ice method 

Pro tip:  One should apply adequate heat to the area to ensure that paint expands to adequate blending and pushing the steel.

Types of car scratches are and how a professional can help you get rid of them. 

1. Clear Coat scratch 

There's a thin layer of clear coat that protects your car paint from environmental problems like sunlight, dust, acid rains and rust. Then to remove a scratch from this layer is manageable, and can be done handily. 

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All about car scratches and more| everything you need to know

Exhausted from those scratches? There is no way to avoid them. Sometimes, a mere car wash cannot be helpful to remove car scratches. It is tough to get rid of those scratches. You may feel bad for that rash driving or you may have accidentally hit your car while parking. And for such problems, you cannot trust car wash or do DIY at home by doing scrubs at home. 

 If you successfully get rid of those ugly scratches on your beautiful car, you will like the new look of your car. Since you want your car to look best. No worries, as there are ways to understand the types of scratches and how to get rid of them.

While you can leave this to Fixigo, get your car repaired or serviced from home. And get free doorstep pickup and drop. 

First of all, let’s learn different types of scratches. 

Types of car scratches are and how a professional can help you get rid of them.

1. Clear Coat scratch 

There's a thin layer of clear coat that protects your car paint from environmental problems like sunlight, dust, acid rains and rust. Then to remove a scratch from this layer is manageable, and can be done handily. 

Solution: rubbing compound; in this process, your car is washed on the affected area first and then cleaned using a microfiber cloth. Then lastly, it’s rubbed till the time a complete scratch is gone by using a buffing pad and a solution on it. And then finally it is washed again and then air-dried.

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Does your car a/c smell? A look at causes and solutions

Let's be honest we all have such embarrassing situations when you are out for a date, turn your car Ac on and there is a funky smell. You know what I'm talking about right? That stale, musty and sometimes sweet smell. Which might cause headaches and even vomiting. And you have tried all those DIYs at your home, no amount of car freshener or soapy car wash can help it right? If the answer to the question is yes, then you are in the right spot. There are some reasons why your car is stinking. And solutions to it which can help you eliminate that extra stinky or little stinky smell. It's all covered for you. 

1. Mould and Bacteria

As your car becomes older, microorganisms start to grow. These microorganisms grow behind the dash panel on the evaporator, which causes an unpleasant odour coming out of the air conditioner unit. Another reason could be if the air conditioner is not operated regularly. Even turning your air conditioner to the maximum causes bacteria growth as the excess water is dripping in your unit. Both of these causes growth of bacteria. 

 SOLUTION: few things that can be done to fix this problem are, firstly make sure the drain tube in your A/C unit is working properly. Secondly, Use an anti-bacterial treatment that will destroy bacteria that is growing behind your dash panel. Thirdly, by injecting the car treatment solution into your car air conditioner, in this solution, it is advisable to let the fan of the air conditioner run for a few minutes, which will help water on the coil to evaporate. 

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The Most Common Cars Warning Signs to Look Out For

Life gives us many warning signs, and our modern car plays an important role in that too. Everyone should take those signals as a warning and try to abide by them as they can. It can help you save your life, fellow passengers, and other vehicles on the road.

The Advances control systems in our cars through the help of control units help us give many signs to BUCK UP and do something about it before it gets too late. These signs can be easy as well as difficult to understand. 

So, what are these signs? What do these indicate? If you can’t see any signals, please check your car model’s manual book. Car Warning signs Honda or any other car are pretty much the same if we are not talking about the specific model. Just remember, if there is any warning sign you see then straightaway run to a workshop or ask Fixigo for assistance. 

So, first, clear the colour significance of the warning signs-

RED Warning Light- do something immediately. 

Orange Warning Light- You have to get on it.

Here are some most common car warning signs and their meaning-

Check Engine light: It signifies lots of problems as per the code in the engine control unit. If the situation or the problem tends to get serious, then certain functions of your car stop. If the problem is not serious, then you can continue driving. So, always check the codes before driving.

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Paintless dent repair for paint damaged vehicles

Almost every car owner needs to know about how to keep their vehicle looking as good as new, and ways to protect its paint. The best way to tackle paint damaged vehicles is to find out the cause and type of damage. Frank T. Sargent introduced paintless dent removal in his book “The key to metal bumping” in 1931. It is also known as paintless dent removal. 

A vast range of damage can be repaired employing paintless dent repair as long as the paint surface is unchanged. Paintless dent removal may be used on both steel panels and aluminium panels. Multiple reasons can cause damage to your vehicle from bird droppings to shoe polish and multiple other things that can leave behind a stain that can be difficult to remove. Door dings, shopping cart dents and dents can be caused by debris, small parking lot accidents, tree branches falling on cars and body line damage. Whereas some dents are minor, and some require professional help. Book your car service online. 

Paintless dent removal works on different types of vehicles. Paintless dent repairs work on dents that are not paint damaged, there is access to repair and the panel is not broken. 95% of the time, damage that has good access, and has not stretched the integrity of the panel.  The dent can be changed to the panel back to its pre-damaged state  Different types of dents require different ways to remove them. But few damages cannot be repaired via paintless dent repair ways such as. 

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The Most Common Flat Tyre Causes and How to Avoid Them

Flat tires are not just a problem but can be a major hazard when you are stranded in the middle of a road leading to know where. So, it is dangerous, not just a nuisance. Your car becomes immobile, and without any proper instruments for a tire change, it can become a scary situation. It can happen to any person without any prior notice, so what you can do is take the mitigating steps. So, being prepared is what you can do and look out for the bad signs. And if there is any bad sign, don’t worry, Fixigo can assist you with the car flat tire repairs and other services as well. 

So, what are some most common flat tire causes and how can you avoid them?

Sharp Objects- You can do very little to avoid the sharp objects on the road, but you can look out for the bad roads by driving with caution on construction sites. If your tires are already weak, then they are most likely to blow out, due to sharp objects and can be dangerous on long trips.

2. Heat- Extreme heat is probably a common factor that can cause a flat tyre. The tire air can expand to the heavy exposure to the higher temperature which is why the flat tire is most likely to happen during Summers. It can cause a leak and finally a tire blowout. If it comes to immediate car flat tyre repairs, then just contact Fixigo.

3. Leakage of Valve stem- If there are no given sides of puncture, probably there is a leakage of the valve stem that is easily a warning sign.

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Troubleshooting headlight problems

Headlight problems can be worrisome for the obvious reasons of driving them at night and other safety reasons, but they are not difficult to fix and don’t take much time as well.

So considering safety first, headlight problems in cars should be fixed immediately especially when you are planning to drive at night. You can solve Most headlight problems on your own unless some serious issues need replacement or anything. This replacement needs professional help and you can get the same easily from Fixigo. It requires genuine parts, and that is something you can leave to the professionals.

So, stay tuned for Troubleshooting headlight problems-

1.    Flickering headlights- It may be because of the battery clamp connection, it becomes loose due to the heavy vibrations in the engine.

 Solution:

You can try to check the headlight wire if you can safely without electrocuting yourself, or you can simply go to a local workshop and get it

2.    Malfunctioning headlight’s low beams- Malfunctioning headlight’s low beams can be a simple problem of a faulty bulb. You can check the same by using the bulb from the working headlight. Or it can be because of the Melted wire.

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Ways to Keep Your Old Car Running

Whether it’s an antique car or a domestic, every car has its lifespan, all we can do is look after how we can make it more worthwhile or increase it a little bit. The main thing to know about it is how often and how much you have to take care of your car. There are several things you can do to get an old car running  and some of them are-

1. Proper Periodic services- Periodic Service is the best way to ensure the best life of your car. Even the simple oil change can be very helpful as it helps in keeping the engine smooth and running. So, you must take your car out for service as recommended. It is advised that Basic service must be done every 5000 Kms or 3 Months whereas Standard service must be done every 10000 Kms or 6 months and Comprehensive service must be done every 20000 Kms or 12 Months. You take your car out for service from Fixigo, and we will provide you with the best services.

2. Look out for Wheel bearings- If you are wondering how to keep an old car running then wheel bearings is the answer. When you are talking about ways to keep old car running, Wheel bearings can’t be neglected. It will help you to ensure the smooth running of tires. It involves applying the grease to make your wheel bearings run longer. 

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6 Car Repairs You Should Never Do Yourself

Car repairs cost is rising just as the number of cars running on the road. With that, buying a car has become easy, but maintaining it gets frustrating for car owners. From Periodic services to custom repairs, everything has a set cost, not to forget additional costs depending on various things making it heavy on your purse. The problem doesn’t end with ‘The cost of car repairs is heavy’, the real problem is where to get the best offer? How can I get a good quote? Is it fine if I go for an Online service? Where can I find the genuine parts? And the last What if I do the car repairs myself?

#DitchtheDIY when it comes to cars-

In case you are wondering whether DIY videos you see around the Internet are worth trying? The answer is not when it comes to heavy repairs that can risk your life on the road just because of improper repairs. So, it totally depends on the work, on what your car needs. Changing the fluids, or battery replacement or replacing spark plugs can be done by most people. When it comes to anything big like brakes, it is a warning to run to a professional. If you want to repair car yourself, then you are in the right place.

So, here are the Six car repairs you should never do yourself

Brakes- If it is anything related to brakes, take the hint and run straight to a professional. Even when you think that you know what you are doing but not a professional. You can replace the brakes, but it must be right, because it is far better not to leave this to the probability. The brake work also includes Brake pads, calipers rotors, brake fluid and wheel bearings which are big processes. So, for your peace of mind, let the professional take care of Brake repairs. Bacteria and viruses are destroyed when ozone comes into contact with the layers and breaks it down on a molecular level, effectively destroying the cell entirely.

Transmission fixes- The most Problematic part of a car is Transmission and hence must be handled with care. Transmission is what makes care go forward or reverse and couldn't be fixed by anyone. You just must go to a well-trained mechanic working in Well equipped workshops. Fixigo is just a click away to help you to fix your car in such workshops.

Head Gasket- It can take hours of labour work when it comes to replacing Head Gasket. It can be costly, but it must be taken care of by a well-trained mechanic. It is important as it seals the Internal combustion of a car engine and helps in separating the coolant and oil from coming in contact with each other. As you know, in this situation, you can’t operate your vehicle. So, let’s get going and contact Fixigo for Head Gasket replacement.

AC replacement – The parts that AC conditioning requires are very high including the essential liquids that must be handled carefully. If any problem arose during the replacement, then there could be metal shards in the AC system. Everything must be taken care of during the replacement such as the evaporator, compressor, condenser, and other various other things.

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