Boyd Grooves for Charity!

By Ashley Kodak

Boyd Autobody & Glass put on the dancing shoes as title sponsor of the inaugural “Move ‘n Groove A-Thon,” a fundraising event for the Movement Centre of Manitoba held last month.  Boyd is a proud supporter of the Movement Centre, a non-profit rehabilitative organization that uses conductive education to help people with movement disabilities.  The Boyd Group’s founder and Executive Chairman, Terry Smith, served as Honorary Chairman and Spokesperson for the event.  Conductive education helps individuals learn their way to independence by facilitating movement and promoting healthy living.  The Centre is one of only two centres in North America to provide conductive education beyond school age and into adulthood. 

 

Billed as the first event of its kind in Manitoba, the dance-a-thon was a 12-hour event held in Winnipeg.  Thirty teams (including Team Boyd) danced the day away to a combination of live and recorded music covering a variety of genres.  Terry is proud of Boyd’s involvement in the event.  “Becoming involved with the Move ’N Groove A-Thon represents a fun and easy -- key word FUN -- way to support a very special organization within our community that delivers an important service to those who are less fortunate with respect to movement disabilities. We made a difference!” Terry said.  Indeed, the event was a success, raising over $100,000 for the Movement Centre.

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What to do with a damaged Windshield BEFORE you bring it to Boyd!

Few of us wake up thinking about windshield replacement. In fact, the first time the thought comes to mind for most people is in the immediate aftermath of a windshield crack. But what if you're on the road when the glass breaks? What should you do ?

Windshield Breakage

 First, don't panic. Though the car's windshield is indeed made of glass, it's rare for the windshield to break completely. That's because the windshield is actually made of two sheets of glass laminated into one stronger piece with a sheet of clear laminate sandwiched in between. When the windshield breaks, even if it's shattered into pieces, the inner sheet of laminate holds the shards in place. If you're on the road and debris or an object shatters your windshield while you're driving, the next few seconds could be dramatic. As long as the object doesn't penetrate the glass, you should have time to move to safety and figure out your next step.

Windshield Rock Chips
In most cases, a simple cracked windshield (such as one with a small rock chip or crack) won't interfere with your car's operation, especially if the damage is not in the windshield's critical viewing area. When this is the case, continue on to your destination. When you arrive, place a piece of clear tape over the rock chip to keep the chip clean until it can be repaired. This keeps debris and gunk from accumulating within the cracks and can help ensure a more cosmetically pleasing windshield repair.

Windshield Cracks
If the windshield crack is more serious, you may need to pull over to a safe spot and call a tow truck. For example, if road debris shatters the windshield to the point where safe driving is impossible or illegal, you'll need to pull over and call for assistance. Obviously, serious damage requires a windshield replacement.

 

Tips to help you care for your freshly painted vehicle

1. Wash the vehicle by hand or a touchless car wash system, not a commercial brush or soft cloth system.
2. Wash with cold water only in summer, in the shade, and with warm water in the winter. Do not use detergents or cleaners.
3. Wipe off all waterspots with a soft clean cloth or chamois after a wash.
4. Do not wax, polish, or apply any sealant products for at least 90 days.
5. Keep the vehicle from unnecessary extremes of high and low temperatures.
6. Do not park under trees or near industrial facilities with heavy fallout/smoke.
7. Avoid driving over gravel roads.
8. During winter months, have under fenders and hidden areas force pressure washed to remove road salts.
9. Avoid scraping ice and snow from the painted surfaces, brush it off.
10. Wipe off any antifreeze or windshield washer solution spills immediately.