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Summer Sun Protection for Your Auto Paint: What Every Car Owner Should Know

Updated July 20, 2026 Summer heat does more than make your steering wheel too hot to touch. Day after day of intense sun exposure quietly wears down your vehicle’s paint, fading color, drying out clear coat, and setting the stage for cracks and oxidation that show up months later. At DT Collision, we see the… Continue reading Summer Sun Protection for Your Auto Paint: What Every Car Owner Should Know

California ‘Leno’s Law’ Restoration Surge: What Sonoma County Classic Car Owners Need to Know in 2026

The California ‘Leno’s Law’ restoration surge arrives at a moment when the specialty automotive aftermarket already generates a staggering $40.44 billion in economic impact across the state. With Senate Bill 1392 moving emissions exemptions forward, classic car owners, restorers, and our team at Downtown Collision are watching a genuine wave of heritage vehicle work take… Continue reading California ‘Leno’s Law’ Restoration Surge: What Sonoma County Classic Car Owners Need to Know in 2026