Fall is the time to clean up and put things away before winter hits, and that attitude applies to vehicles as well as to homes and cottages.

“We know that winter weather is hard on vehicles, that salt can really take its toll,” says Steve Smith, owner of ABC Muskoka. “With salt and wet roads, the small rust spot you see
at the bottom of your door or in the wheel well now will very quickly become a serious rust hole.”

Dealing with those small damage spots now can save a larger expense in spring, he advises.

That can also save time, particularly in Muskoka where spring can be an incredibly busy season for many people. “From spring through the summer, most people need their vehicles every day,” says Steve. “That’s particularly true for contractors, who have their fleet on the go steadily.”

In the fall, as things slow down a bit, it’s often easier to get the vehicles taken care of.
 

“A lot of contractors know that this is the time of year to take care of those small jobs that weren’t a priority in the summer,” Steve says. “A scrape or dent in the side of the truck doesn’t look very professional, but it might not have been possible to have it in the shop for a day in mid-summer. Fall is when those things are typically done.”
 

And, he adds, that also applies to personal vehicles: if you are looking forward to a winter vacation,
that’s an ideal time to get work done on your personal vehicle. “Rather than leaving it in the garage at home while you’re in the Dominican or Cuba, let us take care of any bodywork so it’s ready when you return.

Steve has more than 20 years of experience taking care of vehicles, and expertise in everything
from rebuilding body panels to straightening bent frames.

His expertise has led to steady growth in business since ABC opened last year. “We’ve already hired another apprentice, and we’re really looking hard to find another licensed Auto Body Repairer.”

“The customers have been tremendous – we really appreciate all the support since opening.”

Located between Bracebridge and Port Carling, ABC offers a full range of auto body services, from frame straightening to painting. Insurance claims are processed quickly and smoothly.

Steve and his crew have also brought their skills to bear on an array of specialty projects.“We customized some golf carts for
a client this summer,” Steve says with a laugh. “And we sanded and repainted a full set of cast iron patio furniture.”

“Because we have the equipment, including a large spray booth, we’re happy to use it for specialty projects from time to time.”

ABC Muskoka (Auto Body Collision)
Collision Repairs, Bodywork, Rust Repair, Painting
1972 Muskoka Rd. 118 West, Bracebridge
705.764.8000
www.AutoBodyMuskoka.ca 

Originally Published October 2019 by Dockside Publishing


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