Top 5 Cheapest Cars To Repair”

1. Toyota (Toyota Repair Staten Island)
2. Hyundai (Hyundai Repair Staten Island)
3. Honda (Honda Repair Staten Island)
4. Ford (Ford Repair Staten Island)
5. General Motors (GM Repair Staten Island)

More info about this survey to come.

photo credit: Sarah Shelmidine

To see the CBS Money Watch article go here: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57323100/report-which-cars-cost-least-to-repair/?tag=nl.e713

Sunrise Auto a Staten Island auto repair shop recently made a video commercial to share over the Internet. Sunrise Auto’s new video includes some auto repair clips and a little bit about our services: auto repair, auto body, car wash, waxing, and detailing.  The video also details some Staten Island mechanics.

We posted the video on many of the biggest video sites. You can watch by using the links below or just press play.
Video on Youtube: Staten Island Auto Body Commercial, Video on Metacafe: Staten Island Collision Repair Commercial, Video on DailyMotion: Staten Island Auto Repair Commercial and Video on Blip.tv: Sunrise Auto Repair Staten Island Commercial

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has declared June 7-13, 2010 as National Automotive Service Professionals Week. Building on the success of Automotive Service Professionals Day established in 2001, ASE launched National Automotive Service Professionals Week in 2005 to honor the commitment and dedication of automotive, truck, and collision technicians, along with parts specialists and other support professionals who serve the motoring public. This will be the fifth consecutive year that ASE continues this recognition, and has it listed in the 2010 Chase’s Calendar of Events.

“Twenty-three states issued proclamations honoring National Automotive Service Professionals Week in 2009,” said Trish Serratore, ASE Senior VP. “We will once again push to have all fifty states recognize the outstanding work done by automotive professionals across the nation.” As in years past, ASE will provide a form letter and enlist the aid of local shop owners in each state to petition their respective Governors to mark this special week.

“ASE created National Automotive Service Professionals Week to acknowledge the skill and dedication of the men and women who service and maintain the highly complex vehicles upon which we depend so much for our day-to-day transportation,” said Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. “ASE is proud to help recognize these individuals for their commitment to their customers, their craft and the American economy.”

Sunrise Auto proudly supports National Automotive Service Professionals Week. We know how hard it is to find quality mechanics in Staten Island for our customers. We also know how difficult it is to get great collision repair in Staten Island or just general auto body repair in Staten Island. That is why Sunrise Auto looks to recruit the best automotive service professionals in the area and provides them with the latest technology and equipment they need to repair Staten Island’s cars.

Stop Sunrise Auto, Staten Island’s Auto Repair and Auto Body Shop at 17 Lafayette Avenue in Staten Island, New York for mechanical, electrical, and body repairs. We also have a fantastic hand car wash and detailing center.

Sunrise Auto provides a full range of services for the maintenance and the repair of you car.

Sunrise Auto performs a wide range of services:

• complete auto repairs
• computer diagnostics
• domestic and foreign car repair
• Alternator repair
• Battery replacement
• Starter replacement
• Transmission problem diagnosis and repair
• Engine repairs
• Electrical repairs
• Oil Changes

More information about Sunrise Auto’s Staten Island Mechanic and Auto Repair Shop

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Getting into a car accident or even finding a new scratch on your car could be a traumatic experience. Here are some tips from Sunrise Auto in Staten Island to help you prepare for any Staten Island collision problems that you might have.

In this post we will discuss how to prepare for a car collision and how to choose a Staten Island collision repair facility.

Preparing for a car collision

1. First and foremost it is important for you to drive safely. Practice safe driving and instill safe driving practices in your family. What does this mean on a more practical level? No drinking and driving. This should be obvious but you would be surprised by how many cars we fix every year due to accidents involving drunk drivers. Similarly, try not to multi-task while driving. Although having your morning coffee, finishing your makeup, and preparing for your meeting on your drive to work may seem like a huge time saver, the few seconds that you are distracted while driving could lead to a car accident that could cost you thousands of dollars in lost time and repairs.
2. It is very important that you regularly maintain your car. Regular maintenance includes things like changing your car’s oil, checking your car’s brakes, and rotating the tires on your car. At Sunrise Auto, 17 Lafayette Ave.  in Staten Island, our certified mechanics do maintenance work everyday. They could have your car inspected and maintained for optimum safety in under an hour. In just an hour of your time, Sunrise Auto, a premier Staten Island Collision repair facility, will ensure that your car is running smoothly so that when it matters you will be able to stop on a dime or swerve away from an impending accident.

Choosing a Staten Island collision repair facility

In choosing a Staten Island collision repair facility there are a few important criteria to keep in mind:

1. Collision Repair Facility Location – Find a collision repair shop that is convenient for you. Often a collision repair will take at least a few days. That means you won’t be able to use your car for a few days. Sunrise Auto offers a convenient rental car service in partnership with Enterprise Rental Car of Staten Island. Additionally, Sunrise Auto is one of the closest Staten Island collision repair shops to the Staten Island Ferry. If you work in Manhattan, drop off your car our shop at 17 Lafayette Avenue in the morning and we will take you to the ferry, for FREE.  Call our office at 718-447-1015 for more information or to set up a time to bring your car in.
2. The People – You have many choices of Staten Island collision repair shops when fixing your car. Take your time and make a wise decision when choosing. The most effective collision repairs come about when you as a client are clearly explained your options and are able to make the most informed decision possible. As such, make sure that the technicians that will repair your car are friendly and easy to talk to. At Sunrise Auto, we pride ourselves on hiring and keeping one of the most highly skilled and friendly collision repair teams in Staten Island. Our team speaks English, Russian, and Spanish so that you could feel comfortable speaking to us.

Sunrise Auto Staten Island Collision Repair

Get in touch with us to have your car repaired quickly and professionally.

Our address: 17 Lafayette Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

Phone: (718) 447 – 1015

Arkady Goldenberg of Sunrise Auto has recently completed training for Custom Painting

I-CAR is an international training organization is formed by the automotive collision repair industry in 1979. I-CAR training helps ensure that qualified individuals in the automotive collision industry are aware of and trained in the latest technologies and techniques.

Staten Island Collision Repair Custom Painting

Custom Paining is the process of providing a unique refinish on a vehicle that is different from the refinish types that the vehicle manufacture produces in the factory.

Custom painting sometimes includes pin stripes, candy finishes, unique designs and simulated textures, flames, and airbrushed drawings.

The training program that Arkady completed provides a detailed look into how these refinishing techniques are created. Specific topics addressed included application of a candy finish, how to create traditional and realistic flames, geometric designs, air brush and pin striping techniques, and how to create simulated metal plating and wood grain.

Stop by 17 Lafayette Ave. in Staten Island, NY to learn more about the custom painting we could do for you and your car.

Sunrise Auto Custom Painting Certificate

When Sand A Car

One of the basic procedures when it comes to repairing a collision that requires any sort of painting is sanding.

Why Sand A Car

It is important to sand a car before it is painted to help prepare the surface for the application of paint. Modern urethane paints are engineered to be applied to a rough surface. Sanding is done to help remove unwanted paint and sometime just to scratch off a thin layer of paint so that the next layer of paint will lay down smoothly on it.

Car Sanding Video

You can learn more about sanding and see how it is actually done in the following video.

Why Is Sunrise Auto Staten Island Collision Repair Explaining Sanding?

At Sunrise Auto, we feel it is important for our customers to be comfortable and in the know when it comes to having their car fixed. We are starting this blog series to help our clients get a better understanding of how we make cars look like new.

We hope that you never get into a car accident, but if you do, call us. (718) 447-1015

By calling Sunrise Auto you can rest assured that you will be in good hands. We will do everything we can to guide you through the process of making an insurance claim, getting a damage estimate, getting your car fixed, and most importantly, getting back on the road.

Our aim was to redesign our SunriseAutoNY.com website to make it easier for our Staten Island auto body and Staten Island collision repair customers to get the information they need.

We would love to get your feedback. Please comment or send us an e-mail to let us know what you think.