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The Science Of Speed

Davis Body Shop2022-10-15T19:25:51+00:00September 27th, 2022|Car Safety, Davis Body Shop, Vehicle Safety|

The roar of the engines ... the squeal of the tires ... and the race to victory lane. It all says, NASCAR! A race car is much more than steel, gas, rubber and speed. A race car is a science experiment on wheels. Scientists working with NASCAR learn a great deal that can assist in making our own cars more efficient and safe. The National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored The Science of Speed, an online video series that uses professional car racing to teach basic principles of science and engineering. This series teaches how science and engineering make cars powerful, [...]

5 Vehicles That Are Perfect For Tailgating

Davis Body Shop2022-10-17T14:30:06+00:00September 6th, 2022|Car events|

With Autumn here and school back in session, tailgating season is in full swing! Whether you're attending a sporting event or concert, tailgating is an all-American tradition that people continue to enjoy year after year. Though any car can work for tailgating, it helps to have a vehicle with a spacious cabin (or truck bed), a large vehicle that can fit all your friends and tailgating supplies, and an awesome sound system to set the party atmosphere while tailgating. Here are our top 5 picks for vehicles that are perfect for tailgating. 1. Ford F-150 The Ford F-150 is perfect [...]

Back To School Safety Tips For Drivers And Pedestrians

Davis Body Shop2022-10-17T14:02:11+00:00August 23rd, 2022|safety tips|

With school starting up again, you may notice heavier traffic and more pedestrians on foot and bike, especially if you live near a school or university. Regardless whether or not you're heading to school, it's important for all motorists to practice safe driving and exercise caution when in busy school areas. Here are some back to school safety tips as kids, parents and teachers head back to school: Sharing the road with pedestrians If you live near a school or campus, it's likely you'll notice a lot more foot traffic as another school year begins. When you're behind the wheel, [...]

Fire Season And Your Car: Fire Prevention Tips

Davis Body Shop2022-10-15T19:28:07+00:00August 16th, 2022|Car Safety|

With the summer fire season well underway, and the Santa Ana fire season beginning in October, it's important to know how to keep your vehicle safe from catching fire, and also how to prevent your car from being the cause of another wildfire. Preventing Your Car From Catching Fire The most common causes of a vehicle fire are mechanic and electrical issues. A car accident can also cause a car to catch fire. It is important to stay alert; if you ever smell burning rubber or plastic, or notice smoke or flames, take action immediately. If your car catches fire, [...]

How Crash Ratings Affect Insurance Rates

Davis Body Shop2022-10-17T14:38:21+00:00July 26th, 2022|car purchasing, Car Safety, Collision Repair, Davis Body Shop, Insurance, New car purchase, safety tips, Vehicle Safety|

Buying a safe car can not only help save your life in the event of an accident, but it can also lead to savings on your car insurance premium. Insurers value safe vehicles because they keep occupants safer and keep claim costs low. Also, drivers of safe vehicles are thought to be more likely to drive responsibly. For these reasons, driving a safe car will translate into a lower car insurance premium. From your insurer's perspective, the rationale's pretty clear: the better your car performs in crash tests and the more safety features it has, the safer you'll be on the [...]

Hit The Road This Summer – Three Awesome Local Road Trip Ideas

Davis Body Shop2022-10-15T19:36:08+00:00July 5th, 2022|Road Trip|

Summer is here! School is out, the weather is hot, and it is the perfect time to get away. Living on the Central Coast, we're lucky enough to be surrounded by a wide variety of road trip destinations. Whether you're looking for a quick weekend getaway or a longer adventure, you won't be a loss of places to go or things to see. Here are three of our favorite central coast road trip destinations. Paso Robles Wine Country Many joke it's the "new Napa" - we're so fortunate to be so close to so much delicious wine in Paso Robles. [...]