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Cars are incredibly vulnerable to dents, but why? This blog post will explore why cars are prone to dents and the essential steps you should take after an accident. Why Are Cars Prone to Dents? There are many reasons why cars are susceptible to dents. These are: Are made of metal: Metal is incredibly malleable and can easily be manipulated by an external force, making it easier to dent. Weather conditions: Driving in bad weather can increase the chances of hitting objects or debris that could cause dents. Age and material: Older cars are made with thinner metals, which are easier to dent than newer, thicker metals. Parking: When parking, it's easy to miscalculate the distance between objects and your car, resulting in dents caused by bumps or scrapes. The Most Common Types of Dents Door Dents The most common type of dent in cars, door dents, are usually caused by another vehicle opening the ... read more

  Honda Certified Body Shop Or Insurance Direct Repair Preferred Shop    You want your vehicle to be repaired safely and correctly when you're involved in a car accident. A Honda-certified body shop is an excellent first place to start looking for a repairer. But not so fast! If the body shop you choose is also in partnership with your insurance company, you may discover a massive conflict of interest. That happened with a customer who brought his late-model Honda vehicle to an OEM-certified body shop. What he got back "after the repair," was a classic case of an insurance Direct Repair Program (DRP) nightmare! He also called to ask the insurance adjusters Industry Standard Repairs in the marketplace. The car was side-swiped. It was just a simple Scratched & Dent Bumper Repair job. However, it's not the job of a Body Shop (or insurance company) to "imagine." It is their job to investigate and properly repair the vehic ... read more

Parking anywhere, especially around the holiday season can be a total nightmare. Whether you are maneuvering your way to park at a grocery store or shopping center, finding space to park at all can be stressful. Let alone, having to deal with other reckless drivers, traffic jams, misplaced shopping carts, etc. Here are some of our top tips to get in and out of parking lots safely: Tip 1: Have Patience It is important to note that the holiday can be quite stressful for some people, but it shouldn’t be. Take it slow and give yourself time to find parking. If you know it will be busy, perhaps you can allow extra time to go from place to place. When you let yourself breathe and stay calm, you can focus on driving and dodging accidents.  Tip 2: Obey Speed Limits Some parking lots have speed limit signs, but some don’t. Either way, you should avoid speeding as any car could back out at any moment. There are also likely going to be pedestrians with shopping carts that yo ... read more

Ugly dents and dings can significantly devalue your car. The good news is that this problem can be solved with paint and dent repair. When the dent repair job is done without interfering with the original paint from the manufacturer, it's known as Paintless Dent Repair (PDR).  Regardless of the kind of repair you require, always remember to choose a credible collision repair auto shop. Backstreet mechanics may try to win you with slashed prices, but in the end, they end up turning a minor paint or dent repair job into a mess, that will permanently deface your vehicle or will cost you more in the long run. Always remember, some things are best left to the professionals who have the equipment and expertise to complete the job at hand effectively and efficiently. Paint Versus Paintless Dent Repair It is not an unusual thing for cars to sustain dents and dings. These damages originate from collisions, vandalism, hail, and scratches from other vehicles just to mention a few. Den ... read more

It can be quite disheartening to stumble upon one or several scratches on your car, SUV, or truck. For the average driver, paint scratches are inevitable and nearly impossible to avoid. Another thing people don’t often realize is that paint scratches are not all the same. Some may be fixed with a DIY kit, while others need to be handled by professionals. Today, we will go over the 4 most common types of vehicle paint scratches. #1 - Clear Coat  This type of scratch occurs in the outermost layer of car paint, the clear coat. It is also the easiest and cheapest to fix. This type of damage happens from poor car washing practices, like using rough sponges and towels. It can be cured with DIY solutions. #2 - Paint Embedded When the scratch penetrates deeper than the clear coating, it is likely embedded into the painted layer. DIY options aren’t the best choice when scratches are paint embedded. These kinds of scratches are often a result of minor impact from another car ... read more