Your Rights as a Car Repair Consumer

Your Rights as a Car Repair Consumer

There are certain topics that every car owner should know when having their vehicle repaired. Taking your car to the repair shop isn’t generally something people are familiar with (because hopefully it doesn’t happen all that often!) But, if you are in an accident,...
Caring for Your Car’s New Paint after a Repair

Caring for Your Car’s New Paint after a Repair

Your car has been to the collision shop, it’s been repaired, made to look new, and you’ve taken it home. If it had a new paint job, your body shop technicians were meticulous in ensuring that the new paint matched the old paint. Paint is tasked with protecting your...
Confused By Auto Insurance Terms?

Confused By Auto Insurance Terms?

After you’ve been in an accident, you have a lot going on. The last thing you need when you’re worried about getting your car repaired quickly, safely, and affordably is a bunch of confusing car insurance terms to work through! Check out our guide to auto insurance...
Guide to Collision Repair Estimates

Guide to Collision Repair Estimates

Following a car accident, the idea of finding the right collision repair shop can seem intimidating and overwhelming. Hopefully it’s a process that you don’t have much experience with (unless you work in the collision repair industry). Remember that you have the right...
A Guide to OEM Auto Parts

A Guide to OEM Auto Parts

If your car is in an accident, you’re likely to hear the term “OEM parts” at some point during your repair. OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer. Your insurance company or your repair shop may suggest that you opt to replace a damaged part with an OEM...
Can a Minor Car Accident Cause Major Damage?

Can a Minor Car Accident Cause Major Damage?

Fender benders are the most common kind of accident, and generally, they don’t cause much damage. Most of time time, it’s a good idea to go to the doctor anyway to get yourself checked out because sometimes things, like whiplash, don’t show outward signs immediately....
Tips for Pet Safety in the Car

Tips for Pet Safety in the Car

Taking pets in the car is necessary sometimes, whether you’re going on a family vacation or taking them to the vet. Travel can be stressful for both you and your pet, but a little planning can go a long way in ensuring comfort and safety for everyone. Have the...
Safe Child Car Seat Practices in a Car Accident

Safe Child Car Seat Practices in a Car Accident

According to the CDC, car accidents are the number one cause of death and injury in children. AAA reports that when compared with seat belt use, using safety restraints specifically designed for children, like car seats, can reduce the risk of injury by up to 82...
How to Avoid Rear End Collisions

How to Avoid Rear End Collisions

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that nearly 30 percent of all automobile accidents in the United States is the rear end collision. That’s nearly one third of all accidents! There are many ways you can take action now to prevent a...
Avoiding Accidents in the Rain this Summer

Avoiding Accidents in the Rain this Summer

When you think of the worst driving conditions you’ve experienced, what is the first thing to come to mind? Snow, hail, icy roads, driving at night, fog, bright sun on the horizon in front of you… the list is long. Did rain make the list? Believe it or not, according...