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New Technology: Tires from BioMass
University of Minnesota researchers think they have found a way to make the production of tires and other rubber-based products more environmentally sustainable. “This research could have a major impact on the multi-billion dollar automobile tires industry” – Paul Dauenhauer, U of M Associate Professor and lead researcher Tire companies have been making biomass-derived isoprene…
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Spring Cleaning, for your Auto
Some car cleaning and maintenance tips for spring: Carpeting and Upholstery: Focus first on the interior carpeting and upholstery. Using a damp towel, wash down the seats. Get rid of any rock salt debris, mud or dry dirt on the carpeting using a carpet-cleaning machine, if possible. The Console: Wash the consoles carefully. Avoid getting…
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New Study: $3 Billion/Year Spent on De-Icing Damage
A new study by the AAA concluded that in total, Americans spent over $15 billion over the last 5 years on damage incurred from salt and de-icing methods on our roads. That comes to over to an average of $3 billion per year. “While the application of de-icing salts and solutions is critical to keeping…
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Recent Media and Photos
Here are some images from some of our recent work at Dabler Auto Body. We are the premier auto body, paint, paint-less dent removal, frame, and automotive restoration professionals in the Salem, Oregon area.
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2017 BMW M760i
Motor Trend recently took the new 2017 BMW M760i out for a spin to establish an understanding of the new BMW offering. What they had to say was quite impressive: The final product is a solid and confident vehicle. It’s hard to imagine, but this full-size sedan puts sexier cars such as the i8 and…
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10 Advanced Car Technologies by 2020
by Karl Brauer Forbes 1. Autonomous Vehicle — Let’s just get this one out of the way. Note I didn’t say fully autonomous vehicle. Why? Because it will take more than 5 years before a car can drive anywhere, at all times, without human oversight. But by 2020 we’ll have cars capable of being fully autonomous…
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VIDEO: Dabler’s Unlimited Lifetime Warranty
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Video: Choosing an Auto Body Shop
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Protecting Your Car’s Paint in Winter
Winter can be a very tough time for your car’s exterior. We’ve assembled some simple tips here to help you to protect your car in the winter driving conditions. Apply polymer wax Adding a polymer wax to your car’s paint creates a shield against road salt and grime, as well as snow, sleet and rain. This…
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Dangerous Holiday Driving, Be Careful! Driving Tips
The holiday season can be a very dangerous time to be on the road for many reasons, the colder driving conditions, increase in vehicular traffic, and the increase in alcohol consumption due to the holiday cheer. According to a post by BacTrack.com: The U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that 40%…
