We’re a paint and body shop in Augusta, so naturally, we do a lot of retouching and focusing on getting a vehicle’s exterior to look like new (in addition to the many repairs we perform!). Sometimes, though, we see damage that really never has to happen. One of those issues stems from washing and waxing.…
Facts on fatal car crashes
According to a recent Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) update, the number of fatal car crashes in the United States dipped below 30,000 for the year 2014, the latest year data has been reported. In short, as the nation’s population continues to grow, the rate of crashes keeps declining slightly. Men are, statistically, far…
Remembering context when hearing about driver deaths
In March of 2015, many publications – including USA Today – posted articles regarding a study done by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety on which old cars, trucks, and SUVs had the most driver deaths from 2006-2009. These stats could be handy for people shopping for older used cars. Two takeaways were of interest.…
Fender bender? Pay attention to the details.
We in the United States typically refer to a minor accident as a fender bender. It doesn’t cause too much damage or keep the car from working properly, but it does make your vehicle look worse for wear. As a body shop in Augusta, we see all kinds of vehicles after fender benders – and…
Common mistakes people make with their car
Sometimes, you just want your car to look its best. It’s nice getting into a clean car that feels great on the inside and looks stunning on the outside. Unfortunately, many people make mistakes with simple decisions that keep their car from being as great as it can be. Here’s a few: Using the wrong…
Maintaining a safe driving distance does more than just avoid accidents
Have you ever driven down Washington Road at rush hour? It’s just as bad as a lot of well-known areas of tense driving, with bumper-to-bumper traffic and cars cutting across multiple lanes in a hurry to reach their turn. It definitely escalates the chances of a rear-end collision. The easiest way to avoid causing one…
The importance of having the right car insurance
Shopping for insurance is never fun – but having auto insurance is the law. Having the wrong auto insurance for you, however, both wastes your money and leaves you vulnerable when the worst-case scenario strikes. First, the deductible is massively important. The higher deductible on your plan, the more you’ll pay if you’re found to…
Do NOT defrost your car this way!
It’s time to leave for work, you’re running around in a hurry, and then you realize something – your car is covered in frost, and you’re going to be late to work because of it. It’s normal to want to try the fastest fix possible. But some ideas can damage your car and lave you…
‘Tis the season for travel
Last winter, AAA projected nearly 100 million would travel 50+ miles to get to their holiday destination. Over 90 percent do so by car. That’s a lot of traffic, and plenty of risk as roads become more clogged with people trying to hurry to their long-distance destination. Many people are driving for hours on end,…
Tips for traveling safe during the holidays
With Christmas and the peak of the holiday season in full swing, people will travel more in the next few weeks – mostly by car. We want everyone to have a safe holiday season, so here’s a few tips to stay safe and keep your car running well: Take breaks! Your back and legs will…
