by otua | Jul 7, 2017 | Safe driving
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...
by otua | Jun 24, 2017 | Collision Repair Education
If you haven’t been in an accident before, the process, from collision to paid and repaired vehicle, can seem confusing. We’ve put together a simple list to help un-complicate the process for you. The Accident At the accident, make sure you do the following:...
by otua | Jun 6, 2017 | Safe driving
It may seem like there are reasons why each season is more full of car accidents than any other, but the truth is that the changing of the seasons leads to more accidents than anything else. Each season brings new weather and changes in the behavior of people, plants,...
by otua | May 18, 2017 | Repainting
After a collision, your car may have suffered dents and scratches, among other things. When it’s been put back together and runs like new, does it look like new? At the very least, does it look (and run) like it did before the accident? If the answer is no, it may be...
by otua | May 9, 2017 | Battery Care
Your car battery provides electrical power to many things on your vehicle, from heated seats to your turn signal and lights. In order to get the most out of your battery, it’s important to take care of it, check on its performance, and do what you can to prolong its...
by otua | Apr 26, 2017 | Collision Prevention
Spring has arrived, the weather is getting warmer, and that means pedestrians and cyclists are coming out of hibernation and they’re on the streets and sidewalks. It may be wet, which means lower visibility and slicker roads. In order to prevent or appropriately...
by otua | Apr 18, 2017 | Insurance Issues
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 way of knowing when you’ll come across one. What is...
by otua | Apr 11, 2017 | Insurance Issues
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...
by otua | Apr 6, 2017 | Safe driving
After each winter, the number of potholes on the road seems to multiply. Unfortunately, the damage a pothole can do to your vehicle is potentially devastating, so it’s important to be on the lookout for potholes and learn how to minimize the damage. Believe it or not,...
by otua | Mar 25, 2016 | OEM Parts
Original equipment manufacturer auto parts, or OEM parts, are car parts that are made by the vehicle’s original manufacturer. They are the exact same parts, made with the same materials in the same way, usually with the same machines, that the vehicle was made with....
