2011 Buick Enclave Insurance Repair

Today's Car of the Day is a brand new, 2011 Buick Enclave that was involved in a traffic accident. Insurance paid for the repairs and Almost Everything Autobody returned it to new condition with flawless repair and factory paint with our lifetime warranty against loss of gloss, fading or peeling.

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McLaren’s new GT3 car revealed - BBC Top Gear

From our buddies at Top Gear, here's the latest on McLaren's efforts to top the greatest supercar ever built, the 240 mph, 1992 McLaren F1 (apologies to Bugatti and others but we still prefer the original, naturally aspirated McLaren.)

McLaren’s new GT3 car revealed - BBC Top Gear

My Car is Boring! I Want Something More Cheerful!

That's what the owner of today's Car of the Day said to us. She said she needed to keep her current car for a few more years and wanted something more cheerful. So she decided to change her metallic beige car to bright, shiny red. We also covered-up a boo-boo that left her fender a different color from the rest of the car. When she dropped-off her car we gave her a ride to BART (for our readers who don't live nearby, that's Bay Area Rapid Transit, San Francisco Bay's train & subway system) and picked her up again when the job was complete. She was a lot of fun to work with and we hope she's very happy with her "new" car.

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The Queen Mary

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A Race for Very Strong Hearts. . . and Heads: The Valparaiso Cerro Abajo

This video comes from the Valparaiso, Chile Cerro Abajo, literally "downhill," bicycle race. I love the dog scampering out of the way in the middle of the run. Just watching I reflexively tuck-in my fingers and elbows. Except for the recent tsunami images from Japan, this is the most terrifying thing I've ever seen. Unlike the tsunami videos, the people involved in the Cerro Abajo Race chose to be a part of it. Thanks to Axis of Oversteer for pointing us to the most visually stunning and insane images anywhere.

2010 Ford Escape with bumper cover damaged

Today's Car of the Day is a 2010 Ford Escape that came in with damage to the rear bumper cover. Almost Everything Autobody removed the bumper cover and step pad to repair the dent and scrapes. Almost Everything Autobody sanded the bumper and painted with the Factory Platinum paint service that matches the manufacture paint on the SUV. Almost Everything Autobody color sand and polish for a factory finish.

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BMW i8 Hybrid Prototype Spyshots

Videos of disguised BMW Vision Hybrid Prototype actually running in snow. The Vision ED (Efficient Dynamics) concept, premiered at the Frankfurt Auto Show and has been seen at a number of venues and mainstream press for over a year. These spy shots seem to confirm that it is something more than a concept. BMW recently announced plans for a new sub-brand to be called BMW i-Brand. I-Brand vehicles will be electric and plug-in hybrids. The Vision prototype is said to be the first actual product and flagship for the new brand. Autoblog and Automobile Magazine and BMWBlog.com all say it is the BMW i8. BMW i vehicles are scheduled to be on sale in 2013.

1995 Chevrolet Lumina with Peeling Paint

Today's Car of the Day is a 1995 Chevrolet Lumina with badly failing paint. As you can see, the original paint was coming off in sheets. Almost Everything Autobody reconditioned the peeling paint on the entire car, applied a coat of primer-sealer and painted with the Enamel + UV Protection paint service with a 2-year warranty. Other paint services are available with up to 5 years warranty.

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Chevrolet Lumina with Delaminating Paint

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Almost Everything Autobody fixed the peeling paint on this Chevy Lumina

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Hottest 350Z in the World: Matte Black Demon

Heart of Darkness--Stealth Fighter--The owner wanted everything black--so even the door handles and the wheels went from silver to matte black. The finish absorbs almost all light. Our Car of the Day is a 2004 Nissan 350Z with a great engine and, of course, manual transmission. It came in for a paint upgrade. Almost Everything Autobody sanded the car with the value prep package that takes care of minor chips and scratches around the entire car. To paint the wheels, Almost Everything Autobody put the car on jack stands and removed the wheels so we could sand and paint both sides without fouling the brakes or suspension bits. The customer decided on Almost Everything Autobody's Flat-Matte black paint single stage paint service. We also offer Matte/Flat finishes in 2-stage, base coat/clear coat service that is even more durable and can be had in virtually any color. This car looked and sounded great. We loved having it at the shop.

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2011 Jaguar XJ Supersport--Best Car on the Road Today?

It is Automobile Magazine's 2011 Design of the Year. Critics are saying, "Better than Audi S8." "Better than BMW 750." "Better than Mercedes S600." "Better than Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapid!" One journalist suggested it would steal sales from Bentley. 

At $110K USD it is not cheap. . . but it is $20K to $200K less than its competition.

We at Almost Everything Autobody have been dreaming about a Maserati Quattroporte for a few years now but this new Jaguar has really given us something to think about.

Here's what some of these other reviewers are saying about it. . . 

Classic 1970 Chevrolet Nova--Screaming 21st Century Color

Wow! This car is no fading violet. Almost Everything Autobody's Car of the Day is a classic 1970 Chevrolet Nova that the owner has driven for years. The body was in sad shape but the car ran great and had a beautiful, upgraded engine & drivetrain. So the owner's friends convinced him it was time to put some love into the old girl. He did all the bodywork himself and decided the finishing touch would be to have Almost Everything Autobody paint the car "Snakeskin Green Pearl"--the new Dodge Viper/Dodge Challenger special edition color. We were able to duplicate the color and pearl effect in an economical, single-stage paint to keep within the owners budget. The next step, he says, is to add some rally stripes and a clear coat in a month or two. So stay tuned.

1970 Chevrolet Nova before new paint at Almost Everything Autobody

1970 Nova with Dodge Viper "Snakeskin Green Pearl"
special edition paint from Almost Everything Autobody

1970 Chevrolet Nova before auto paint at Almost Everything Autobody

1970 Chevy Nova with Viper Special Edition
"Snakeskin Green Pearl" paint from Almost Everything Autobody

1970 Chevy Nova with Viper Special Edition
"Snakeskin Green Pearl" paint from Almost Everything Autobody

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Alfa Romeo 4C Coming to America

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

Motor Trend reported today that the Alfa Romeo 4C that debuted at the Geneva International Motor Show last week will be coming the the USA. 

As we reported a couple of weeks ago, we'd also like the 159, a nice competitor to the BMW 3-Series. along with some of Alfa's other goodies. . . please?!

Alfa Romeo 149 & Classic Giulia

Alfa Romeo Classic Giulia & 2011 Alfa 149