Collision Repair Parts Terms
When you’re having your car repaired after a collision, there are bound to be a lot of auto parts related terms thrown around. We’ve put together a list to help you understand some of them that are less common outside of the collision repair world. Aftermarket Parts -...
Classic Car Cleaning Tips
Alignment and Collision
Having poor alignment can lead to a collision, and a collision can lead to poor alignment. There are many other things that can lead to both, but it’s important to understand how to identify, correct, and maintain proper alignment of your vehicle to keep it, and its...
Collision Repair Terms You Should Know
Appraisal - The written estimate of the vehicle’s worth. A damage appraisal is the written estimate estimate of the extent of the damage caused in an accident, and is usually completed by a body shop and an insurance company adjuster. Estimate - This written document...
Uninsured Motorist
How to Handle a Collision with an Uninsured Driver Ideally, and according to the law, every driver in the United States would be insured. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Unfortunately, uninsured and underinsured drivers are on the roads, and you have no...
Collision Insurance Myths
Five Myths to Stop Believing about Collision Insurance Myth #1: Your insurance company chooses the repair shop you have to use after a collision. In reality, insurance companies aren’t allowed to tell you where to have your vehicle repaired at any time; you legally...
How to Stay Safe After a Winter Weather Car Accident
If you’re in an accident, there are always certain steps you should take to maintain your safety, the safety of others involved, and the safety of other cars that may be approaching the area. But, in the winter, there are several factors that can require a change in...
Frame Repair Following a Collision
Your vehicle’s frame is like its backbone - it provides support and holds all of the pieces of the vehicle in place. It’s designed to help your auto drive straight, and to protect any passengers from impact in a collision. The frame has sections called crumple zones....
How To Avoid Common Collisions
Most drivers aren’t looking to get in a collision - they can be painful to your wallet, your property, and to any people who are involved. Unfortunately, the most common kinds of collisions are those when traffic is moving slowly, or not at all. These low speed, low...
Collision Damage 101
Introduction to Collision Damage When your vehicle has been in an accident and you take it to the repair shop, your repair technicians have a system for inspecting it for damage. While the system can vary a little depending on the shop you go to and the car you drive,...
Cracked Windshield?
It may not seem like it, but the windshield and windows in your vehicle do more than allow you to see out of it - they play an important role in protecting both the driver and passengers in the case of an accident. When your windows are damaged, especially the...
Collision Repair FAQs
When you’re involved in a collision for the first time, you’ll probably have a lot of questions about how to handle it! We’ve put together a list of some common collision related questions to help get you through it. Can I have my car repaired at any shop? Yes!...