What You Should Know About Original Equipment Manufacturer Certified Repair Shops The collision repair industry is huge, and as cars grow more complex, repair shops and technicians need to stay on top of the latest procedures and technologies. Although there is no...
You may have heard the term ‘direct repair program’ or ‘DRP’ thrown around if you’ve spent any time in or around repair shops. So, what is a DRP? What does it mean to send repair your car with a shop that participates in a direct repair program? We’ve answered some of...
As technology advances, vehicles become more and more complex. According to Brian Wayne, of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the new Chrysler Pacifica has over 200 computers built into it! At the annual NACE expo this summer, a panel of industry professionals representing...
In recent years, more and more people are cycling to get around than they were in the past. Cycling accidents are almost always detrimental to the cyclist, but they’re nearly always the fault of the driver! So, how can you stay safe on the roads with cyclists? Bikes...
While maintaining your vehicle can help to prevent major issues, even a fender bender can create or exacerbate major and minor issues. Even if you think you’ve just dented the side panel or broken a headlight in an accident, it’s a good idea to have your vehicle...
Of course, the answer to this question completely depends on the specifics of the accident that your vehicle was in. However, if you have any question as to whether it is safe to drive or not, it is always a good idea to have it inspected! Your collision technician...
A Mini-Glossary of Helpful Insurance Related Collision Repair Terms When you’re in an accident, it’s (hopefully) a rare occurrence, but that means that you’re likely to run into a few insurance related terms you aren’t accustomed to hearing. That’s why we put together...
The Basics of Car Insurance In the United States, most states require vehicle owners to have some kind of car insurance, but the laws regarding what kinds of car insurance you need vary from state to state. Your auto insurance company won’t sell you anything less than...
If you’ve been in a car accident, your first concern is generally for the safety of the people involved, and then you have to figure out how much damage was done to your vehicle. When your car won’t start, there could be a hundred causes – so how do you narrow...
Cracks and chips in a windshield can be annoying, especially if they’re right in your field of view, but they can easily be forgotten if they’re not. Unfortunately, they can be more than just an inconvenience. Chips and cracks can be a major safety hazard, and...
