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Splashes Car Wash Discount Until Sunday May 13th

Wed, 09 May 2012 23:07:00 GMT

$5 OFF A CAR WASH

Until Sunday Only!

The forecast is sun for the next two weeks.

At Splashes we are celebrating spring by offering you $5 off our Regular, Premier and Velocity wash.

The Details:

This discount is valid at our automated car wash kiosk this Wednesday thru Sunday (May 9th to 13th), from 6pm thru to 8am each day.

Our automated wash kiosk accepts Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Cash.

We have buckets of water with brushes outside for you to use to clean your windows and wheels.

Our automatic touch-less car wash is available for use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Between 6pm and 8am enter the code 1234560 at the wash kiosk and it will automatically apply a $5.00 credit, at which time you can choose either our Regular, Premier or Velocity touch less car washes. Add your payment and follow the instructions from the car wash.

It's really just that easy!

Fine Print:This discount code is for our after hours self serve automatic touch less car wash only and cannot be used during regular business hours of 8am to 6pm. No rain checks, extensions, warranties or guarantees are offered and the discount is first come first serve. Interact is not available at the automated wash kiosk. Splashes reserves the right to cancel this promotion at anytime.

A Picture Of A Vehicle Being Undercoated

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:31:00 GMT

Undercoating is a thick water tight sealant mixed with rust inhibitors which is sprayed to the frame and floor boards of a vehicle. We are careful not to undercoat the exhaust, drive train and other mechanical items as the undercoat can interfere with their operation.

Undercoat usually takes a few hours to become tacky allowing the vehicle to leave our shop and be driven for light use. Within 24 to 48 hours the undercoat will be fully cured allowing the vehicle to be used in rain, salt, sand and gravel. Undercoating not only protects the underside of your vehicle from road debris, salt, rust and corrosion. But it also reduces road noise by up to 50%.

Undercoating can be purchased with a Life Time Warranty which means you'll never have to worry about corrosion. And if any undercoating peels off we'll repair if free of charge.

Please read this Review.

Fri, 04 May 2012 22:58:00 GMT

We received this amazing review today on our Google place page. It's not often that someone takes the time to thank us for a job well done; and we really appreciate the people who do, it means a lot and goes a long way to building pride in what we do.

Congratulations to each and every person at Splashes! You deserve a pat on the back.

Here is the customer review;

"Exceptional, over the top, all around service from all staff involved! I called to get information about replacing my windshield and the gentelman who answered the phone was so friendly and helpful. How can you say no when he said they would provide me with a rental car and have my car cleaned for pickup. The next day I walked into the office with wonderful welcoming staff. It was so easy. When I picked up my car, on my lunch break the same day, my truck had never been so clean, not only outside but inside too. I did not expect my truck to be clean to the point it was. Thank you Splashes for an exceptional job. I will be spreading the word about your windshield replacement service. It was well worth the ICBC deductable. It made it a little easier to pay. SPLASHES is the place to go."

Splashes Google Place Page Link

The Definition of Insanity!

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:50:00 GMT

Is when you do the same thing over and over again, each time expecting different results.

Watch this ridiculous video from beginning to end.

I hope all these vehicles were undercoated and rust proofed. Even so they are going to need some serious interior restorations and complete drive-train maintenance! Remember this the next time your looking at a great deal on a used vehicle. Are you really sure it's a good deal?

http://www.bitoffun.com/video_vault/boat-launch-fun.htm

Google Does It Again!

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:54:00 GMT

Google sent this mailer to Spalshes Auto Glass in Surrey BC.

And as usual I opened it ready to through it directly into the recycle bin.

Only when it jumped out at me and became 3D I was so impressed it still is sitting on my desk.

Only Google would come up with a mailer like this, Well Done Google.

Windshield Rock Chip Repairs Covered By Insurance?

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:44:00 GMT

At Splashes Auto Glass in Surrey BC we continuously get phone calls from customers saying that they saw an Auto Glass commercial stating that Windshield Rock Chips are repaired at no cost to the consumer when claiming under their comprehensive insurance.

These commercials are run by a national AutoGlass chain and they advertise for all of North America. But here is Surrey, British Columbia most vehicles are insured through ICBC and ICBC does not cover the repair of Windshield Rock Chips. ICBC did once pay for windshield chip repairs, but have since removed that coverage all together.

And most private insurance companies do not cover Windshield Rock Chip Repairs either. Although Family Insurance and Canadian Northern Shield are two private companies that come to mind who DO cover Windshield Rock Chip Repairs at no cost to the consumer when claiming under their comprehensive insurance.

If you have recently have had a rock hit your vehicle windshield, you’ll likely be on the hook for getting it repaired. If you do not get your Windshield repaired and it splits or cracks you'll have no choice but to replace the entire windshield. To my knowledge the lowest deductible available from any insurance company in BC is $200.

Therefore Windshield Rock Chip Repairs are much cheaper than a replacement and they only take about 20 minutes to complete. At Splashes in Surrey BC we guarantee our Windshield Rock Chip Repairs for LIFE and there is no appointment necessary! Should your Windshield Rock Chip ever crack or split for any reason, we will refund to you the entire amount of your windshield repair!

X-Kote 1967 Mustang. Paint Restoration, Protection and Scratch Repair

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:19:00 GMT

X-Kote is a revolutionary product that is not a wax or polish, but a coating applied to your vehicles finish after it has been prepped, wet sanded and polished. The X-Kote paint restoration coating cures and bonds permanently to the factory finish leaving a smooth, clear and deep coating. The result is an incredibly vivid colour with depth and shine. As Kote bonds to the factory finish it also fills in any scratches and causes them to all but disappear. But most importantly as X-Kote restores your factory finish and is not a wax that will wash off, that brand new shine will last as long as if it were a new.

Check out these vehicles we have recently X-Kote'd

Pagani Huayra. Simply put, aggressive and elegant.

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:50:00 GMT

If your interested in art, perfection and/or absolutely amazing engineering...

Watch this 15 minute video.

http://www.wimp.com/paganihuayra/

A few more very special vehicles at Splashes

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:17:00 GMT

Just uploaded a few more pictures of some very special vehicles to have come through our shop over the past little while.

Check out the gallery here.

What your next set of tires might look like?

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:26:00 GMT

Amazing new tires........................

Michelin Tires... Absolutely SCARY looking...

Look for 'em in August.

These tires are made in South Carolina, USA.

SEE THROUGH TIRES

Radical new tire design by Michelin.

The next generation of tires.

They had a pair at the Philadelphia car show.

Armaguard Spray On Protective Coatings

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:52:00 GMT

Armaguard protective coatings are able to take the abuse of protecting a truck box and therefore its also the strongest, most flexible and longest lasting protective coating for just about anything else you could possibly want to protect.

Trail Of The GNU TSD Rally 2012

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:11:00 GMT

For those interested... here is the Trail Of The GNU TSD Rally, as seen from our 1970 Volvo 144S.

As usual, this years Trail Of The GNU Rally in Rocky Mountain House Alberta was one of the best TSD rally's that we enter into each year. This year had allot of gravel and mud, but also a ton of glare ice to make things REALLY tricky. A very fun and challenging event, with loads of good poeple and great drivers. With time declarations at a minimum, the scores added up quickly and at the end of the day anything was possible.

In the end the winners were Taisto Heinonen from BC and Leanne Tunnila from AB in their 2001 Audi TT. Together Jack Bensley and Ryan Oliver managed a 2nd place in our 1970 Volvo 144.

Thank you to all the organizers and volunteers, you guys make the 12 hour trip worth while! Keep up the great work!

Red Mustang X-Kote Paint Restoration

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:23:00 GMT

Click here to check some pictures of this late 80's red Mustang that we brought back to life with our X-Kote Paint Restoration.

Normally if you tried this on an old oxidized red paint job the color would fade back to it's original dull, faded look within weeks. After cut polishing and wet sanding this Mustang we applied the X-kote Paint Restoration which brought back it's original shine, filled in any scratches. As X-Kote reactivates and chemically bonds to the factory clear coat this cars paint job will looks this good for years!

So this classic has a new lease on life with it's beautifully shinny red paint job.

Best part is, that it's still the original paint!

Splashes March 2012 Draw Winners

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:09:00 GMT

On March 15th 2012 Splashes gave away three $50.00 Splashes gift cards.One gift card was awarded each to a Splashes Member, Facebook and Twitter follower.

Congratulations to;

Birkram Dhaliwal a Splashes Member
Dave Knowler who liked the Splashes Facebook page
The Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation A Splashes Twitter Follower
http://www.smhfoundation.com/cms/index.cfm

South Surrey / White Rock Chamber Awards

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:22:00 GMT

Congradulations to all the local businesses who were nominated for the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce 13th Annual Business Excellence Awards!

These businesses show how community spirit and success go hand in hand, further enriching the strength and economic health of the community. Their Success is the community’s success.

AWARD WINNERS

Business of the Year 1-7 Employees	Business of the Year 8-14 Employees	Business of the Year 15 Plus Employees
Krista Carson from Starwood Chocolateries (Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut). Business Excellence - 1-7 Employees	Tracy Dueck of Tracycakes Bakery Café, winner of Business Excellence 8-14 Employee,	Everything Wine, who won in the category of Business Excellence - 15 Plus Employees.

Young Entrepeneur of the Year	New Business of the Year	Business Person of the Year - Self Employed and Corporate
Ryan Oliver, from Splashes Wash Lodge Inc., winner of Young Entrepreneur of the Year, with fellow nominees, Patt Leger left of CNONtv Corp. and Chelsea Badr of HiddenGem Hair Studio.	Kelly Breaks, owner of Blue Frog Studios & Performance Centre, Won New Business of the Year Award.	Roy Cammack, owner of Cammack & Company, Notaries Public, awarded Business Person of the Year - Self Employed Paul Wheeler, executive director of Semiahmoo House Society, awarded the Business Person of the Year - Corporate