Monterey Collision & Auto Repair

How Servicing Your Windshield Wipers Can Help You Stay Safe During Surprise Summer Rains Summer rains can often catch us by surprise, especially when driving. Heavy downpours can significantly impact visibility on the road, making it crucial to have well-maintained windshield wipers. Servicing your wipers regularly ensures clear visibility and enhances your safety during these sudden summer rainstorms. Importance of Windshield Wipers Clear Visibility in Rain Windshield wipers are designed to sweep away rainwater, ensuring a clear view of the road ahead. Without properly functioning wipers, your visibility can be compromised, increasing the risk of accidents and collisions.   Enhanced Safety on the Road In heavy rain, it becomes even more important to have effective wipers. They help maintain a clear windshield, allowing you to see road signs, pedestrians, and other vehicles, thus reducing the chances of accidents and promoting overall road safety. Signs of Wiper Wear and T ... read more

Photo by Denin Lawley on Unsplash   Have you ever seen how a car’s paint job can fade and peel over time? What causes the paint on an automobile to lose its brightness and start to flake off? Can it be prevented?   The short answer is yes, you can protect your truck’s paint from fading, cracking, peeling, and oxidizing. But first, let’s explain why car paint peels and fades over time.   Exposure to the sun and salt water will make the color -- especially red, which is the fastest of all colors to fade -- lose its shine and reduce the saturation of the paint color. This is caused by oxidation. Over time, oxidation will cause the paint to peel and chip away.   Dings, scratches, and dents ... read more

The other week, I did something dumb. I backed up into a pole without realizing it was there. My brand new 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (aptly named Pepe Le Bleu since he’s peppy, he’s true blue, and has white bonnet stripes) not only had its first scratch, but I completely broke the rear passenger tail light. Major bummer! My poor car! Being the gal who does marketing projects for Robert’s Auto Repair, I knew exactly where to take my Mini for auto body repair....Robert’s Auto Repair, of course. Even though I knew this was going to cost me plenty (since Mini is made by BMW, and BMW parts aren’t cheap), I decided to look at the bright side of it all. Finally, here was a great opportunity to experience the full service that Robert’s Auto Repair provides its customers. Now, when people ask me how is the customer service and quality of work at Robert’s Auto Repair, I can happily report that yes, I’ve pleasantly experienced oil changes, new tires and alignment, detailing the t ... read more