SJM Autobella profile_1124_profile 11 / 21 / 24 3 : 39 PM Page 1 “ We can actually upgrade your vehicle : We s p o n s o r e d p r o f i l e sjm At Autobella , vehicles are can repair the leather , we can restore your preserved and restored by wheels from road rash with a phenomenal service , we can re - dye some carpet , we can an impassioned team using have parts painted that might be better only the best products on paintedthan buffed out . ” the market to make every Given Sabatino’s aversion to cash - grab car a beautiful car . businesses , he emphasizes that it’s important to be realistic about restoration expectations , costs and goals . But Autobella can do it all — plus , Sabatino has the connections to call in experts from a wide - ranging network of peers and professionals he’s built rock - solid relationships with just as diligently as his company’s reputation . “ If we can’t do it all in - house — I hate to say it , but I’ve got a guy , ” he says . “ We partner with some of the best businesses providing that incredible level of service and quality ‘ Better we offer . We have the resources to handle whatever you need . ” Education Gatekeeping the vast wealth of Autobella’s Than New’by MADELEINE MACCAR in - houseknowledge is the farthest thing from the team’s mind , as Sabatino knows that educated customers are empowered ichael Sabatino knows what it’s like comecheap — Sabatino freely admits that his customers who often wish to fine - tune their to be one of those car guys who does company’s services are for folks with a own skills . Mthings like strategically parking in a disposable income befitting obsessed car “ Education starts with the first meeting , ” spot far from other vehicles . collectors — whichis why it only uses top - of - he affirms . “ We teach them , ‘ OK , if you’re That love of cars , plus a distaste for line products like Gyeon’s ceramic coatings going to maintain it , here’s what you need to dishonestyand a desire to work with others and STEK Paint Protection Film . In fact , do , ’ so we’re partnering with them on that whopossess his esteem for machines , all led Autobella is among the region’s very few journey — we’re not just a one - time transaction , him to found Autobella , where new vehicles shopscertified in applying Gyeon’s ceramics . we’re really here to help them live that lifestyle and beloved classics alike are as lovingly Sabatino notes that a lot about cars has and keep their car looking new . ” preserved , restored and cared for as Sabatino’s improved over the years , The inherent trust of shared owncars . though exterior paint has knowledge also extends to “ I totally get it : You love your car , and gotten thinner . That means building a community , which yourwife’s annoyed that it’s dinner time and environmental inevitabilities is an ongoing labor of love at you’reworking on that car again ! ” he laughs . likebird droppings and general Autobella . Part of that includes “ Ilive in your shoes ! I know what it’s like to be wearand tear makes a vehicle’s monthly Cars & Coffee meetups , a car person , and that when something first line of defense a little but it also means future - facing happensto your car , you’ve got a knot in your more vulnerable than it was plans like the on - site classes stomachand nothing in life is right until your inthe past . Sabatino is gearing up to offer car is working again . ” “ People will ask why [ their in an effort to “ make the DIYers While Autobella began as more of a paint is ] marring so quickly , more efficient . ” detailing service , it quickly became apparent andwe have to tell them that “ We’re going to start having educational that its forte was suited to a more niche clear coats are water - based … and not as courses here , like weekend warrior classes , ” marketas word of mouth attracted a steady — resilient as you’d want them or expect them Sabatino says , adding that the immaculate , and ever - increasing — stream of customers to be , ” he says . “ That’s where we come in if HVAC - controlled 3,500 - square - foot facility’s eager for the peace of mind that comes with you want to preserve that vehicle , or if you space is perfect for a hands - on classroom . findinga car guy you can trust . want to upgrade to one or both of the coatings “ They’re for the do - it - yourselfers that want Today , Autobella’s slogan — “ Preservation . that’ll give you that great protection and to continue learning how to take care of their Restoration . Education . ” — underscores the makeyour car look better than new . ” cars , who we support whole - heartedly . We trifecta of goals and values that have shaped really love those people who just want to get thecompany . Restoration n betterat this . ” “ If you have an older or classic vehicle and Preservation you want to get it new again , where you have “ We say it’s only new once , and we want to what we call a ‘ daily driver ’ that’s kind of stretch that out as much as possible while rougharound the edges , it’s got those swirlies Autobella everything’sstill fresh to keep it looking new , ” and scratches and a lot of dirt buildup , the Serving South Jersey | ( 856 ) 454 - 7500 Sabatinoexplains . leather needs some touch - ups , maybe your Auto - Bella.com Freezing time by creating an “ invisible windshield’s pitted — that’s where the force field ” around a brand - new car doesn’t restoration comes in , ” Sabatino continues . 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