When the check engine light comes on, customers need to get vehicle parts and repairs ASAP.  The best custom signage for parts and auto repair shops accomplishes this goal and gets you noticed in a flash.  Additionally, proper signage for this industry gives your message the attention it deserves,  while still ensuring smooth interactions between customers and staff. Here’s how to get your auto service center signs noticed.

Keep the Message Short

Auto parts are closely related to auto services so we are going to start with them.

Whether the customer is driving by in a car or walking on a sidewalk, a sign must have a clear purpose to be effective. And signs designed to sell attract the customer’s attention by keeping the message short and making the action clear. This design intent works extremely well for national brands such as O’Reilly Auto Parts.

As you can see, the O’Reilly sign in Santa Barbara that Dave’s Signs created is optimized to sell. You know right away that they are an auto parts business (purpose), and the front-lit illuminated sign incorporates the well-known O’Reilly shamrock logo nicely.

Bright Colors Lend a Strategic Advantage

Auto lube shops are a type of auto service center, and an effective sign function for this niche industry is two-fold. On the one hand, they have to look alluring and professional to attract customers. On the other, they have to advertise what services they offer at a glance. This brightly-colored monument sign we made for Auto Lube Care in Ventura exemplifies this approach.

Combine Different Fonts to Amp up Contrast

Body shops and collision centers are other types of auto service centers. They are the shops that repair your car after a fender bender or a more serious collision. As you can imagine, customers and tow truck services have to find them ASAP.  Easily read signs are clearly an advantage here, of course. Fortunately, contrast and other design choices can make a sign infinitely readable.

Contrast coupled with a different typeface usually determines a sign’s readability. Therefore, contrast and typeface are huge factors for any engaging auto service center sign. The sign we created for the collision center company Premier Coach uses these two design principles for maximum effect. Rich colors and different typefaces work together to keep the sign from blending into the neutral background.

As can be seen here, there are plenty of ways to elevate your brand visibility and bring customers to you. Given these points, you can present your Auto Service & Parts Center Signs with professionalism by using Dave’s Signs. We create beautiful custom signs nationally and locally here in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles Counties.  Our product options and services are the perfect fit for your auto repair, lube, or tire service shop. Contact us online to find out more or call (805) 641-1387 to speak to one of our team members.

If you sell vehicles, you know you have to stand out to get maximum brand visibility. Otherwise, you could lose your competitive edge.  Since automotive retailers have so much riding on selling their inventory, a sign that brings customers to their lot to look at their latest models and pre-owned vehicles is a must-have. Enter the auto dealership sign, and one that is sleek and professionally designed will immediately grab the attention of potential buyers passing by your business.

Auto Dealership Signs for National & Regional Companies

Dave’s Signs serves Ventura, Santa Barbara, & Los Angeles counties. We also service accounts nationwide. Over the years, we’ve helped many national auto dealership clients such as Acura, Hyundai, and recently, a regional auto group for used cars called Ganas Auto, with their signage needs. Our professionals provide complete services that include surveys, permits, installations, maintenance, and more.

Illuminated signage, especially if it’s mounted atop a tall pole, can be seen from miles away. The signage we created for Ganas Auto really shines and stands out, making it easy to find. Whether it is night or day, everyone instantly recognizes your illuminated sign, including potential customers who may not know your auto service center is there.

Santa Barbara Acura Signs

This Santa Barbara Acura dealership showcases two signs made for them by Dave’s Signs. Dave’s Signs often takes on projects for national auto dealership companies, creating signs according to their specifications, branding guidelines, and local ordinances. These two photos showcase the Acura Signage.

We provided both a channel letter sign for the front and this monument sign at the entryway.

This channel letter sign we created for the Hyundai dealership is another one of our national sign accounts. As you can tell by the photos, the Hyundai storefront sign is as pleasing to the eye as it is enticing to those looking to purchase vehicles.

The Finest Auto Dealership Signs

Do you want auto dealership sign signage that attracts new potential buyers and gives you the edge you need? If so, you can trust Dave’s Signs to work with you to make the design you want a reality. When you want the finest signage for your franchise, we can help.  Also, Dave Signs can manufacture and ship signs anywhere in the U.S. You can call us at (805) 641-1387 to find out more. You can contact us online for a free quote, too.

Calfornia is known for its larger-than-life signs. After all, we are home to the gigantic and famous Hollywood sign that overlooks Tinsel Town. However, there is hardly anything as visible from a distance or stops you in your tracks more than a massive pole sign does.

Pole signage draws people’s eyes and lets them know your business is up and running. If you own a company and want a sign that both attracts customers and makes your business stand out, then a pole sign is the solution for you.

Customers see these special types of landmark signs and instantly recognize your brand or get curious about the new kid in town who has such grand signage. In either case, your signage is instantly recognized from miles away, which translates to more foot traffic for your business.

What Is a Pole Sign?

Pole signs, sometimes called a “pylon sign,” are a type of business sign with the main cabinet structure atop a tall pole.  Materials vary, but they are usually metal. Pole signs stand anywhere from 20 to 80 feet high.

Think gas station or fast food signs mounted on the top of very high poles that are visible from the interstate when you pass them in your car, and you know exactly what we’re talking about when we say pole sign.

The Genius Behind Appealing and Beautiful Pole Signs

Keep in mind that a pole sign needs a professional and dynamic design or the result is going to give the phrase “sticking out like a sore thumb” a completely new meaning. What follows are a few well-designed and appealing pole sign examples.

This wooden commercial sign’s oasis approach was custom-made-to-order for the Kimpton Goodland Hotel. The pole sign’s 3-D effect and painted lettering combine perfectly with the rustic wood background for an aesthetically-pleasing and professional appearance. Also, the signage blends in very well with the palm trees and other parts of the landscape.

The Iconic Ventura Pole Sign

Dave’s Signs is proud to be one of the premiere in-house neon sign production houses in the United States. This historic illuminated pole sign in Ventura is one of our crowning achievements, and it draws the eye and highlights the best that California has to offer.

The sign is visible from passersby on the freeway, and it beckons them to stay, eat, surf, and shop. The sign is reminiscent of a beach town pole sign from the 1950s, and its exposed neon gives it a bright, luminous effect at night that really pops.

The placement and size of a pole sign are essential to its success, and you can trust Dave’s Signs to make the right choice for yours. Making beautiful signs for Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles Counties and Nationwide is our specialty, and you can call us at (805) 641-1387 or request a quote online if you’d like to find out more.

For commercial outdoor signs to be successful, they need to grab your attention. People have to be able to see them from a distance, often driving by at high-speed. The design has to be eye-catching, especially when there are other signs in the area.

Here are four tips to make outdoor signs stand out from the crowd.

1. Make Designs Bright & Bold

Sometimes words aren’t enough. Try adding an image or logo to mix things up a little. Meanwhile, if you want to make your sign scream, “Look at me,” add some bold colors to both. For instance, the text and logo for the Mondos Beach Break sign are both vibrant and colorful. The design sparks curiosity and imagination of what’s inside.

2. Fonts Matter

There are many styles of fonts to choose from. But you have to be careful about which one you choose.  For instance, the font style that worked for Coca Cola doesn’t work for everyone. If fonts have serifs at the bottom and top of the text, it can all blend into a hot mess. Yolanda’s Mexican Cafe sign works well with this font style, but can you imagine if it was ensconced within a dental office sign? For the best results, the font must be visible, large, and professional in appearance. It also needs to adequately match your brand.

3. Outdoor Signs Only Need a Few Words

For outdoor signs to be truly effective, it’s best to minimize the word count. You want the message to be short and simple so customers can read it on the go. Too many words on a sign can lead to missed opportunities. Just like websites people scan, you need to get the point across right away. Don’t let customers pass you by because they aren’t sure what you have to offer. In this case, less is more!

4. Dimensional Signs

Dimensional Letter signs are popular right now and give your outdoor sign an artistic edge. They are not only attractive but economical. Typically these signs are made using acrylic, but they can be fabricated with metal, aluminum, wood, or plastic.

Take a look at the Barkley Insurance & Risk Management dimensional letter sign in Oxnard, California. We created this dimensional letter sign to not only showcase the business but fit in and enhance the historic building in downtown.

Whether you have a business in Ventura, Santa Barbara & Los Angeles counties, or even nationwide, you can trust Dave’s Signs to take your custom signage to a whole new level. Call us at (805) 641-1387 or request a quote online.  

Eye-catching professional signs attract customers and give you the edge you need. For organizations in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles Counties, that usually means fresh takes on the interior and exterior signage. Sign trends include anything from contemporary accents on monument signs, to keeping with the new normal through vivid, communicative signage.

To check out your options, here are five top commercial sign trends for 2020.

Sign Trend #1:  Uniquely Styled Monuments

A monument sign is an excellent way to welcome new customers or provide directions to existing ones. Like a Cabazon dinosaur, they draw your eye to them in a flash! Current trends include using sleek, contemporary freestanding monuments. This style of sign refreshes your visual identity and helps you rebrand. Freestanding monument signage stands out prominently on your topography, while still blending in naturally with your landscaping.

Sign Trend # 2: Illuminated Channel Letters

Whereas current monument sign trends focus on refreshing and rebranding, channel letters drive your company’s name home. With this in mind, channel letter signs use your specialized font to make your brand instantly recognizable. Reverse channel lettering design is particularly in demand for 2020. Their halo effect makes them the darling of healthcare providers since they give an impactful and classy appearance to offices.

Sign Trend #3: Wayfinding Signs

Who nowadays wants to waste precious time searching? Certainly not us. To that end, uncertain times in 2020 call for signs with a purpose. Dave’s Signs answers that call with anything from COVID-19 direction and regulatory signs to informational signage. The current trend consists of signs that assist in getting you safely where you’re going. Additionally, our wayfinding signs are both beautiful and functional. They’re your wingman.

Sign Trend # 4: Wood Decorated Signs

Wood decorated signs can achieve a wide array of visual effects. Their appearance runs the gamut from metropolitan sophistication to small-town vibe. Moreover, sandblasted wood signs are in vogue now, and you often see them adorning Southern California beach locales.

Sign Trend # 5: Window Signs

Last, but not least are window signs. They are some attention-grabbers, too. Our window graphics and text pop, and they can turn your windows and doors into an effective sales pitch. Hot designs for window sign graphics include bright, multi-colored icons. Also, minimalist line drawings that make glass look like a chalkboard are making their rounds.

Are you intrigued about the top commercial sign trends? Contact us or inquire at (805) 641-1387‬ if you would like one for your business. In fact, the professionals at Dave’s Signs can install a customized new one or even repair the ones you have.