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Campus Body Salon has been providing the valley with excellent collision repair services since 1973. With all the constant change and evolution, they strive to continue to educate their staff, both technical and office, to provide you with not only the very best repairs in terms of fit and finish, but more importantly in terms of safety. Campus Body Salon has worked hard over the many years to continue to have an excellent reputation with their clients, the community, and their insurance partners. They work with all insurance companies, but they work for YOU, the client.

Campus Body Salon wants to be sure that each vehicle they repair conforms to not only industry standards, but manufacturer standards as well. They want to be sure that your vehicle is restored to pre-accident condition so that it will perform exactly as it was originally designed for you and your family.

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Another aspect of Campus Body Salon that sets them apart is their customer service. No one likes to be involved in an accident or have damage done to their vehicle. They strive to take all the guess work and frustration out of the whole process. Their trained professionals will keep you updated regarding the status of repairs, will administrate the claim with the insurance company, and will be sure that your vehicle is returned to you in pre-accident condition. Feel free to check out their reviews from their many satisfied clients.

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Hot-blooded Gran Turismo Also Takes Top Honor in Best Sport Sedan Category

Stinger lauded for bringing innovation and value to the market

MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards examine vehicles from a buyer's point of view

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2018 -- The Kia Stinger has been named as Best of the Year in MotorWeek's 2018 Drivers' Choice Awards, the top honor given amongst the 14-category program. The accolade is just the latest in a long string of acknowledgments for Stinger, which went on sale late last year and is redefining a staid sport sedan segment previously occupied by more expensive offerings from Germany. The awards, now in their 36th year, recognize vehicles for bringing innovation and value to the car-buying public.

It's Showtime! Ferris Bueller's "Ferrari" From 1986 Movie Leads All-Star Cast For National Honors In Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2018 -- The replica 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California from the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the Fifteen-Millionth Ford (a 1927 Ford Model T), the 1984 Plymouth Voyager Minivan, the 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback from the movie Bullitt, and the 1918 Cadillac Type 57 will all be featured as part of the Historic Vehicle Association's (HVA) fourth annual Cars at the Capital exhibition during the month of April. They are, respectively, the 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 21st, and 4th vehicles to have been added to the National Historic Vehicle Register in recognition of their significance in American automotive history.

The national gas price average has increased for the sixth consecutive week, landing today’s national average at $2.61. That is 18 cents more expensive since prices started the upward trend in late-December and 3 cents more than last Monday.

“Every motorist in the country is paying more at the pump year-over-year. At 18 cents, Utah is seeing the smallest increase and California is feeling the biggest increase at 52 cents compared to the same time last year,” said Jeanette Casselano. “Strong demand coupled with steadily rising oil prices means filling up will continue to cost consumers more this month. In fact, the last time the national gas price average was this high, but under $3/gallon in February was in 2010.”

On the week, U.S. consumer gasoline demand hit 9 million b/d. In 2017, demand did not reach this mark until early March, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Quick Stats

The largest monthly changes in the nation’s top ten markets are: Iowa (+22 cents), California (+21 cents), Minnesota (+19 cents), Nebraska (+18 cents), Kansas (+17 cents), North Dakota (+17 cents), Oklahoma (+17 cents), Florida (+16 cents), Louisiana (+16 cents) and Missouri (+16 cents).

The nation’s top ten least expensive markets are: Texas ($2.36), Mississippi ($2.37), South Carolina ($2.37), Alabama ($2.37), Missouri ($2.38), Arizona ($2.38), Arkansas ($2.39), Tennessee ($2.41), Oklahoma ($2.42) and New Mexico ($2.43).

The Goodguys 9th Spring Nationals is a HUGE automotive festival now welcoming over 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle cars & trick trucks through 1987. This event is the second in the Goodguys 2018 event season and brings together timeless traditions and new school trends. In addition to the giant car show, this event features:

  • A huge vendor midway featuring commercial exhibits and a tractor trailer midway
  • Giant used auto parts swap meet and cars-for-sale area
  • Goodguys AutoCross Shootout presented by Prestone
  • Saturday Specialty Feature parking areas
  • Nitro Thunderfest dragster exhibition presented by Fuelcurve.com—nitro in the air!
  • Musical entertainment on Saturday and Sunday
  • Goodguys Autocross racing competition –timed racing on a closed performance course
  • Model car show—a celebration of the hobby and talent of model builders,
  • Kids zone—PPG Coloring contest, costumed characters, Revell model car kit make n‘ take sessions, and lots of fun for the entire family!
  • Spectre Performance All American Sunday; open to all years American made and powered vehicles.  Participants, who enter on Sunday will able to run the Goodguys AutoCross, are a part of the show n’ shine and be eligible for the awards.  Registration for All American Sunday opens at 7 am at WestWorld of Scottsdale.
  • Awards ceremony on Sunday afternoon at 2:22 pm

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