by otua | Apr 19, 2018 | Diagnostic Repair Scan
So you’ve been in an accident, you’ve gotten estimates, selected your collision repair shop, and you’re ready to have your car back! Your repair technician brought up something called a pre and post collision diagnostic repair scan, but you’re not convinced it’s...
by otua | Jan 15, 2018 | Safety
Your Vehicle’s Computer Systems May Require Diagnostic Scanning Why? Auto manufacturers require scans of vehicle’s electronic systems in certain situations to ensure they’re calibrated and working properly for passenger safety. Your auto body repair shop can refer to...
by otua | Oct 31, 2017 | Pet Safety
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...
by otua | Sep 22, 2017 | Repair Shop Estimates
Chances are, if you’ve been in an accident or if your vehicle was vandalized or damaged by weather, you’ve been shopping around for repairs. You may have noticed that lots of the advice online recommends comparing estimates at different repair shops. But, if your car...
by otua | Sep 5, 2017 | Pre & Post Scans
Does your Auto Repair Shop Perform Pre and Post Repair Scans? When you take your car to a repair shop after it’s been in a collision, your repair technician should walk you through the repairs and have your approval before moving forward. Depending on your insurance...
by otua | Sep 3, 2017 | Insurance
Car insurance is a legal requirement for drivers in most states, but understanding an auto insurance policy is not an easy task. It’s important to know what your coverage includes now whether you’re choosing a new policy or you have one that you’ve never (or rarely)...
by otua | Aug 8, 2017 | Car Accident
Car accidents are stressful at any time of the year, in any weather, no matter where you’re driving. But during the summer, with so many more drivers on the road, driving in unfamiliar places, an out of state car accident is much more likely! Do you know what to do...
by otua | Jul 7, 2017 | Collision Repair
Hopefully, repairing your car beyond general maintenance isn’t something you have to do too often, if at all. Car accidents can be serious, dangerous, and expensive. But, if you do have to repair your vehicle following a collision, these are three common and false...
by otua | Jun 24, 2017 | Safety
Research from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that seat belts save about 13,000 lives in the United States annually. The NHTSA also reports that over 2,500 lives of crash victims could have been saved if they had been wearing...
by otua | Jun 1, 2017 | Collision Repair
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...
