The United States Senate recently passed Senate Resolution 513 at the request of SEMA and ARMO, designating Friday, July 9^th as Collector Car Appreciation Day. The day is meant to recognize “that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.” [Source: AutoBlog]

It’s a great thing to appreciate those who have poured blood, sweat, hundreds of hours of research, and lots of hard-earned cash into a machine as amazing as the automobile. As a cultural phenomenon and an indication of our personal tastes and influences, collecting and restoring cars is an important link to our past and an honor to those who owned, loved and cared for these vehicles before us. Whether it’s an enthusiast pushing the limits of an unrestored Falcon’s motor, a Porschephile with a small fleet, or the men and women that restore and refurbish these vehicles because it affords them happiness, it’s wonderful to have a day that’s nationally recognized.

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Aficionauto was established in Santa Barbara, CA on April 20, 2004. During these first years, I have had the wonderful opportunities of working on amazing vehicles, with highline auto manufacturers and have developed relationships with innovative individuals, master technicians and craftsmen and historians of the culture.  I also have the best clients one could hope for- discerning, knowledgeable and enthusiastic automobile owners whom which I enjoy every visit.  I am sincerely grateful to each person who has contributed to my small success.   

Happy Motoring,

Andrew Evans

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For the past few months, the City of Santa Barbara’s Creeks Division has been developing a program to recognize Mobile Cleaners (including Auto Detailers) to publicly recognize businesses that voluntarily adopt environmentally friendly practices.

We are very pleased to announce that Aficionauto Detail passed it’s certification inspection today; allowing for public recognition of Sustainable and Water Efficient Practices though use of industry recognized Best Management Practices.

Aficionauto is among the first of a small contingency of local businesses to be aligned with this certification program.

Through the use of specialized and custom equipment to reclaim water runoff, alternative low-impact wash procedures to reduce consumption and products that contain extremely low levels of chlorides and other contaminants that could effect our water quality, we hope to provide an outstanding service with minimal impact on the environment.

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For some time, I have been cleansing vehicle interiors with natural, primarily plant-based products. This was received with a warm welcome by all but I strive to achieve even greater results. 

I am pleased to introduce a Vapor Steam inteiror cleaning process to minimize the usage of cleaning products (almost 80%) while safely eradicating all bacteria from any surface.  In combination with heated carpet extraction, this procedure will prove beneficial to all of you; most importantly, small children and those who suffer from asthma and allergy symptoms.

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This Datsun had a bad case of Paint Oxidation, something that Clear Coated Paints do not suffer from.  A little dirty work shows that there is some life left in this paint job after all.