We all love our own cars and I am no exception. I am sure every one of us is proud when we are having ride in a car that shines and clean both on exterior and interior parts.

When I was a kid, I watched my grandpa driving and saw my uncle pamper their cars by washing, cleaning and waxing them. I thought then to myself that the day will come when I would have my own car. I would really treat it the way a father loves his kids. As one automobile advertisement said, it would be “my brand new love’’.

I remember when I first took good care of our van even though the family owned it and I just started learning how to drive. I would always see to it that it was always clean and shiny that even flies could slide when they come close.

The one I am driving right now is a four year old white Toyota Revo. Even though I care for this car so much, my problem is that I don’t have a covered parking space. We know sun, rain and dirt have big effects on the exterior of a car. Even though I often wash and wax the car, it would not stay as shiny as it used to be.

As a result, stain and minor scratches could be obviously seen. I even wanted to have a wash over paint of it to make it look new. Luckily I discovered auto detailing. It is performing an extremely thorough cleaning, polishing and waxing of an automobile, both inside and out, to produce a show-quality level or almost bring back the beauty of a car as it was new.

Exterior detailing could be claying, polishing, correcting of paint defects and waxing. It does not include painting. It only involves thorough cleaning that will bring your car back into its maximum beautiful appearance. It is cheaper than when you have your car painted again. It will be best if your car doesn’t have paint corrosion or damage even though detailing could include rust proofing and undercoating.

Two weeks ago, I was searching for the best auto detailing services that I could have for the white Revo. Aside from I could have it at much less price I could even see much the best effect of it. I been torn between the two auto detailing shops in terms of price and speed of service as detailing could be time consuming process.

I chose the one of a higher price and almost have my car detailed over night than the other of less cost but would have my car detailed for only five hours. I was really satisfied with the way the white Revo was detailed. It looked nearly like it was four years ago. Each and every tiny space that they could clean, they really did.

I have it done in Wipeout AutoCraft along Bayani Road Fort Bonifacio Taguig. Just talk to Japs if you want to have your car detailed. Everything seems negotiable to him. You will experience the work of a car show winner for classic cars restoration for 1967 VW Bettle. 1973, VW Karmann Ghia and 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer GLi. Anyway they offer not just detailing. They could also have your car have body painting, waxing, electrical and wiring services and carwash. If you’re lucky, Japs may even give you a discount as he also did to Suplado.

WipeOut AutoCraft

No. 22 Bayani Road Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City

Tel No: (02) 497-4231

Japs Cell No: )9285065323

Yesterday, as we promised our son Kyle to visit a car show which is called the “Auto Focus Motorshow & Auto Expo” at the Bonifacio Global City open field. Even though it was raining that afternoon, my son was able to see all the automobile manufacturers and distributors who participated in this event.

Various new cars, pick ups and SUV models from Cherry, Suzuki, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, and Mercedes Benz were displayed. I even learned later that cars displayed were available for test drive.

We only missed the on-site voting for “Petron Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards,” this is to determine the most popular automobile maker and model in the country. Maybe I could give you in my later post the results of this survey and the “Automobile of the Year” and “Model of the Year” awardees chosen by the people who attended this event.

As for Kyle’s choice. He forgot his favorite car Volvo XC90 when he was able to see Isuzu Alterra with a wide flat TV attached at the back of the front set while showing one of his favorite movie “Transformer”.

We were on our travel last week when we decided to stop over for a while to buy some souvenir items from that place. Suddenly my son shouted and acted like he saw something. Knowing him, I knew he was acting like that for a reason. My guess is quite right. My son happened to see a vintage car. My son really loves car especially the unusual ones. He saw a Chevrolet Impala Vintage car parked along the side of the road. It was a classic 1964 Chevy Red Impala with a white side walled tire with silver original chrome center cap on it. It is also registered as member of a vintage organization in the country.

His mom and I could not stop our son from going round and round the car. He was really amazed by what he has seen. This car reminds me also of my late grand father’s car during the late 60’s. I was not yet born at that time but I will never forget his story about how he drove his Chevy Impala.

I love to have some classic or vintage car, too. I even wanted to restore some of the old classic cars that was only dumped by some old rich folks in our province. But as we all know it is hard to restore these. For one thing, some parts could hardly be found since the original is no longer available in the market and for production of some car manufacturer. Especially if you wanted the original hubcap, center caps and other chrome center caps.

I have visited http://www.centercaps.neta home for almost all types of tire caps. You can find the lowest internet price of your hubcaps, center caps and wheel cover in centercaps.net. You can find original caps, of your new car or even for your old car. You can easily find your center caps or hubcaps because they have available caps for almost car brands, from Japanese cars to luxury expensive European car brands to the year model of your car.

We had our periodic maintenance check up at the Toyota Pasong Tamo last week. Being a car aficionado that he is, my son really loves to be in this place. As an additional perk in being this place, the service center has a little children corner equipped with some slide, children’s book and toys. There’s an area also in the second floor where you can see the actual servicing of cars which is one of his favorite site also. But what made me like the place is its restaurant.

Toyota Pasong Tamo restaurant in second floor is really different from the usual company canteen you usually expect. The waiter serving here is wearing white long-sleeved and a tie aside from a little classy look. They really serve great foods.

They have a variety of food to order from their menu which can be comparable to other restaurants too. It is affordable and a winner in terms of taste. I never thought a 75- peso breakfast meal can be served with two sunny-side-up eggs, corned beef, rice and atsara (papaya salad). I’m also surprised that a 75-peso pancit canton would be good for three people. But what I like there most is their sinigang sa miso soup. I really liked the way it  prepared that dish. I also liked its beef caldereta which I ordered during my previous periodic visit there.

You’d probably wonder how I was able to eat all those dishes. That’s how long it took to complete the car maintenance check up. Talk about the downside of its good service.

My brother-in-law bought a 1995 second-hand Mitsubishi Lancer. It is sill in good condition. The vehicle was launched in the same year (1995) and has proven to be a success with the target group that time. The only problem is that at that time, the model was not yet a power steering type. When you’re moving you would feel no big difference. But when you’re in tight spots trying to park in a tiny space, you will need more extra effort.

Really need a high quality car steering rack and steering box, for effortless parking or at very low speeds. Steering system is one of a major components of the automobile not just for easy driving but also for safe and pleasure in driving.