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A/C Refrigerant R-134a / R-1234yf See Label Under Hood The Independence Issue · Week 1 of 4 R-134a vs R-1234yf. Somewhere between 2013 and 2021, your car's A/C got quietly re-engineered around a completely new refrigerant. Here's the full story on both — and how to...
July 2026 Vol · 07 · Newsletter The Independence Issue · July 2026 Own Your Summer. The A/C special that solves the biggest surprise bill of July. Sacramento heat safety for the peak weeks. Four new weekly guides. And a new page — a monthly Community Beat with what's...
Start Timer 20:00 The Send-Off Issue · Week 4 of 4 · Finale The 20-Minute Pre-Departure Walkaround. Twenty minutes between coffee and the highway. No tools. No lift. The owner's-side walkaround we'd do on our own car before a 500-mile day on I-80. Built for July 4...
150°F Surface temp · Sacramento hood · noon The Send-Off Issue · Week 3 of 4 What Sacramento Heat Does to Your Paint. 100°F days, UV index 10+, and asphalt that hits 150°F by noon. What it actually costs you in paint, plastic, and resale value — plus the three habits...
Father's Day Sun · Jun 21 · 2026 The Send-Off Issue · Week 2 of 4 Treat Dad's Truck Right. Five gift-able services dads actually appreciate — none of them ties. Plus one shop secret that turns a tired work truck into a parade vehicle. Father's Day lands Sunday June 21...
The Send-Off Issue · Week 1 of 4 Sending Them Off Safely. Twelve things to check before they drive a long way to school — and three that are worth paying a pro to verify. A pre-college car checklist built for Sacramento parents. ByRippers Body Shop PublishedJune 9,...
(916) 372-5353 info@rippersbodyshops.com rippersbodyshops.com On the Cover June 2026 Featured This Month Meet the Maldonado's. The June 2026 issue of Southport Neighbors magazine — the hyperlocal publication delivered to homes across Bridgeway Lakes, Bridgeway...
Pre-Purchase Inspection · 2026 Spotting a Bad Repair · Ep. 04 of 04 When to Pay for a Pre-Purchase Inspection. Five situations when a $150–$250 pre-purchase inspection saves you thousands — and a few honest cases when you can skip it. The series finale. ByRippers Body...
Spotting a Bad Repair · Ep. 03 of 04 The Frame Tells the Truth. Five places structural damage hides on a used car — and how to read them in under ten minutes. Strut towers, frame rails, pinch welds, radiator support, and the trunk floor. These are the things a Carfax...
Spotting a Bad Repair · Ep. 02 of 04 What Mismatched Paint Really Tells You. Five paint tells that reveal a refinished panel — even when the color code is right. Metamerism, tri-coat shift, the blend line, metallic flake direction, and the age gap. Sunglasses off,...
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