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Structural Damage and a Frame Machine: Everything You Need to Know

One of the biggest misconceptions pertaining to autobody repair is that structural damage to the frame of your car cannot be repaired. While it can be costly to repair structural damage to your car, it can be fixed. An auto body frame machine plays a key role in helping to straighten out the structure or…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Airbag Deployment

Airbags are designed to deploy when there is a major accident. The airbags are designed to save lives when major accidents occur. Fortunately, most people are involved in minor fender benders, and as such, the airbags typically do not deploy. However, if you have been involved in a major accident that deployed the airbags, you…

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What Factors Are Looked at When Deciding Whether to Total a Car?

If your car was involved in an accident that caused major damage to your car, your car may be totaled. Totaling a car is a term an insurance company uses when they are not going to pay to repair the car, and instead, are going to pay you the cash value of your car. There…

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Tips to Help You Prevent Sun Damage to Your Car’s Paint

The sun can be extremely damaging to the paint on your car. Just like your skin can burn if it is not protected from the sun, your car’s paint can start to bubble, flake or peel. One of the common misconceptions is that paint damage only occurs on extremely hot days. However, it is ultraviolet rays…

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Reasons Why You May Want to Replace the Carpet in Your Car

Not everyone knows that you can replace the carpet in an automobile. Replacing the carpeting in an automobile is something that an autobody repair shop can help you with. Once the carpet for your vehicle has been ordered, installing it is a fairly easy and quick job. There are many reasons why the average person may…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Auto Glass Pitting

The number one reason why windshields need to be replaced is flying road debris has hit the windshield. But another common reason why windshields need to be replaced is due to auto glass pitting. Unless you have experienced problems before due to glass pitting, you may have no idea what this term means or why…

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How Dents In Your Fenders Can Negatively Affect Your Automobile

There are a lot of misconceptions about fenders on automobiles. Many people think that fender is another word for bumper, but this is not true. While the fenders on your cars connect to the bumpers, they are completely separate pieces. The bumpers on your car cover the front and back of your automobile and are…

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The Downsides to Getting Your Car Repaired at Home or In a Parking Lot

Autobody repair companies are offering to come to your home or place of work and repair your car in your garage, driveway, or parking lot. While some reputable companies do offer this service for minor repairs, most people who offer this service are known as parking lot sharks. They typically are not properly licensed or…

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8 Steps to Take After a Major Collision

A major collision has the potential to cause significant damage to your vehicle and upend your life.  Our autobody repair shop is here to help during this difficult chapter of your life.  Here’s a quick at what to do in the aftermath of a major collision. Reach out for Medical Assistance The most important thing…

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The Most Common Cosmetic Auto Repairs

There is a common misconception that auto repairs strictly pertain to structural issues that determine whether the vehicle can move forward, backward and side-to-side.  Collisions and other accidents also necessitate cosmetic repairs.  Our autobody repair shop is here to bring out the best in your vehicle after an accident both in terms of aesthetics and…

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