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St. Louis Car Care

No Garage? How to Protect a Car Parked Outside in St. Louis

Dark blue SUV with custom wheels, rear quarter view

What a St. Louis year does to a car that never sees a garage, and the order we would spend on tint, coating, film and washing to slow it down.

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Hard Water Spots on Your Car: A St. Louis Removal & Prevention Guide

Silver luxury convertible, rear view

Hard St. Louis water leaves mineral spots that can etch your paint. A local shop’s guide to removing water spots safely and keeping them off for good.

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Will Your Mods Pass a Missouri Vehicle Inspection?

Gray GMC truck with custom wheels, side profile

Missouri’s safety inspection touches suspension, bumpers, glass and tires. Here is how lift kits, wheels, tint and bed covers actually get judged.

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Just Bought a Used Car in St. Louis? A Shop’s First-Week Checklist

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A shop’s used car checklist for St. Louis buyers: what to decontaminate, correct, re-tint, and protect in the first week you own it, and in what order.

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Car Show Prep in St. Louis: A Shop’s Checklist for Show Season

White sports car with custom racing stripes

Show season is here. What actually separates the cars people photograph from the ones they walk past, plus a realistic four-week prep timeline for St. Louis.

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Summer Road Trip Car Prep: What to Do Before You Leave St. Louis

White BMW M4 convertible with custom wheels, side profile

Summer road trip car prep in St. Louis: protect your paint, add ceramic tint, check the tires, and detail before you go. Free quotes at three local shops.

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