It’s no secret that we here at Classic love to get involved in our community and meet new people!  That’s why for World Tourism Day, we’re sharing some of the wonderful places newcomers and visitors can explore when visiting our area. 

We want you to get to know our towns and cities as well as we do, and enjoy all of the things that make it so great to live here!  Let’s show the world all of the incredible things that the Lake County Illinois and surrounding area have to offer.

Feel free to chime in with your picks in the comments on our social media, too. We’d love your input and feedback!

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Of course, the arrival of Autumn means breaking out the cozy sweaters, scarves, boots, but that’s not all!  In addition to wardrobe changes and seasonal decor, Fall also means ushering in of rainier, foggier weather and slippery roadways.  Today we’re covering some helpful tips and tricks for car care maintenance to ensure you’re prepared for these autumnal weather changes.  Need a little help to get your car in tip-top shape? Give us a call at Classic Auto Body Shop to schedule a service appointment and we’ll handle your vehicle’s maintenance in a jiffy!

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Happy Autumnal Equinox!  Everyone here at Classic Auto Group is so excited for Leaf Peeping Season to begin.  That’s why we’re celebrating with an amazing list of places you can scope out top notch fall foliage across Illinois and Wisconsin, and great autumnal locations for family portraits.

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• 1.6L, three-cylinder turbo engine delivers 300 hp and up to 295 pound-feet of torque
• GR-FOUR AWD system with customizable front-rear power settings
• Available in three models: Core grade, launch-year-exclusive Circuit Edition and ultra-limited MORIZO Edition
• Born from rally racing and tested to meet the highest standards set by master driver Akio Toyoda and professional TOYOTA GAZOO Racing drivers
• Pure Toyota sports car, precision built at the GR Factory at Toyota’s Motomachi Plant
• Complimentary 1-year membership to the National Auto Sport Association, featuring a High-Performance Driving Event with expert instruction

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The experts at Classic Body Shop want to share their wealth of knowledge with you all on one of the most vital parts of your vehicle when it comes to safety and stability: The tires!  While it may seem like a “no-brainer” that tires are in need of maintenance, we’re going to share a little more detail on why we should all pay a little closer attention to the health of our tires beyond the obvious.  Let’s take a look at how a tire is constructed, what the elements do, and why keeping an eye on these things is tantamount to safe driving.

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Today is National Live Creative Day and we’re super excited to bring you some content marrying two of our favorite things: All Things Automotive and The Arts!  We’re highlighting some fantastic career options and opportunities that meet in the middle for the best of both worlds.  Check it out on today’s blog!

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Wondering when you should bring your car to the body shop?  We’re here to help shine a light on some of the reasons you should take your car in for repair and service, and what major items a body shop sees the most.

The average auto repair shop will fix engine components, mechanical and technical issues, and restore worn or broken parts from daily use.  The automotive mechanic can diagnose technical problems with your vehicle, monitor fluid levels/lubrication, and all manner of things in regards to operation and running.  You’ll see a mechanic frequently to perform regular maintenance to keep your car running smoothly.

An autobody shop can restore vital elements of the physical structure such as the frame, door, window, bumper, and other parts that aren’t involved in the mechanical function.  Auto Body technicians specialize in restoring, refinishing and replacing the structural components to match original factory specifications.  Visits to a body shop are usually less frequent than a need for regular mechanic maintenance appointments.

What are the major reasons to bring your car to an auto body shop?

• If your car has been hit by debris from the road, the body shop can repair the dings, dents, and damage from daily driving: cracks and stars in windshield, refuse falling from trucks, knicks and scratches from roadway debris.
• If your car has been side swiped on the street and left with cosmetic damage or technical damage from scrapes, bangs, broken mirrors, and other issues from mild collisions
• If your car has been left to the elements and mercy of mother nature: fallen tree limbs, broken branches, hailstorms, icicles and snowdrifts, water damage.

What does the auto body shop repair regularly?

• Removing dings and dents in the sheet metal and straightening them out
• Replacing bumpers, body panels, doors, etc.
• Windshield repair or replacement
• General restoration following an accident or collision
• Repairing paint, repainting clear-coat, and restoring factory match paint colors
• Frame damage repairs to prevent structural issues

At Classic Auto Body & Service Center in Waukegan, we do it all!  We’re here to make your experience as easy and stress free as possible.  We have an on-site car rental facility, 24-hour towing service on request, and an easy process for requesting work estimates and scheduling appointments for repair!  Just give us a call and we’ll get you back on the road in no time at all.

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Toyota’s global investment climbs up to $5.6 billion, supporting electrification efforts 

LIBERTY, N.C. (Aug. 31, 2022) – Toyota announced an additional investment of $2.5 billion in its newest North American facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC). This investment adds capacity to support battery electric vehicle (BEV) battery production and adds 350 jobs, bringing the total employment to approximately 2,100. Scheduled to begin production in 2025, the facility will produce batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and BEVs.   

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Today is International Literacy Day!  We’re celebrating this important holiday, created in 1967 and supported by UNESCO, by sharing a list of amazing organizations and charities who support Literacy as a Human Right.  More than 770 million people around the world are lacking in basic literacy skills, but you can help change that by donating to funding efforts or sharing your time through volunteer efforts!

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If there’s two things we love here at Classic besides cars, it’s celebrating fun holidays and supporting our fellow community businesses.  Since today is National Beer Lovers Day, we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to highlight some of the wonderful micro breweries, indie brew pubs, and other related businesses in the area.  We’re always delighted to connect with new local businesses and patronize the establishments in our neighborhood. It’s a lovely feeling to get to live, work and play here in Lake County and the surrounding Greater Chicago Area!

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