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Understanding Collision Repair Estimates
Why Repair Estimates Vary If you’ve recently had a car accident and received repair estimates from several collision shops, you might have noticed that the quotes differ. This variation is common and doesn’t necessarily indicate that one shop is trying to overcharge...
Calling Out 6 Common Car Insurance Myths
Car Insurance Myths That We Have All Heard Before Owning a vehicle means shopping for car insurance. And with that comes a number of urban myths. Who knows how they got started or why they’re still being perpetuated. But these 6 myths are now common knowledge. Before...
Finding your Auto Repair Shop
How Do You Find Your Auto Repair Shop? When looking for an auto repair shop, there are a few things to consider. But our biggest piece of advice is: find the perfect repair shop before you need it! It's an important decision and you don't want to make it under...
Proper Wheel Alignment
Everything you need to know about proper wheel alignment Why is a proper wheel alignment so important? Picture yourself cruising down the most beautiful road in the world. Now imagine driving down that same road and your car veering off to the left or right because...
The Pros and Cons of an Aluminum Car Body
What you may or may not know about an Aluminum Car BodyWhy are carmakers swapping steel for aluminum? To maximize fuel economy, carmakers are replacing steel with aluminum for body panels. This switch helps save weight and improve gas mileage. However, it also brings...
Driving Safely with a Connected Car
A Connected Car is the New Industry Standard Smartphones keep us more connected than ever before. They allow us to be just a touch away from our entire lives. That is everything that we have going on as well as a complete resource for any off-the-wall questions we...
Chief Frame Machines
Precise Frame Repair with Chief Frame Machines If you've been in a major accident, you need to get your frame repaired and realigned. Statistically, about half of all accidents require a frame repair. Car Struction uses Chief Frame Machines to bend and pull your frame...
Don’t Delay on Rust Repairs
Auto Frame Repair ServicesWhy You Shouldn't Ignore Rust Damage If you can see rust on your car, get it fixed as soon as possible. Over time rust can cause serious damage to your car. If you wait to get it repaired, the problem will worsen. So, if you see rust, take...
Getting Your Car Repainted
Is Getting Your Car Repainted the Right Move? Before you drive to the auto body shop for having your car repainted, ask yourself a few essential questions. Repainting is a job best handled by professionals. It can be both time-consuming and costly. Car Struction can...
Choosing the Right Auto Body Shop
How to Choose the Right Auto Body Shop Understanding Discrepancies in Estimates Auto body shop estimates can vary significantly. You might receive one estimate for $500 at one shop and another for $1000 at a different shop for the same work. Why such a difference? The...
Protect Your Auto Body Paint from Sun Damage
Avoid Damage to your Auto Body Paint Job by Following these Steps Extended periods of time in the sun can cause severe damage to our skin. Similarly, the sun’s rays can pose a serious threat to your auto body overtime. When left exposed to UV light, the exterior of...
Good Driving Habits
5 Good Driving Habits that Prevent Accidents Everyone knows about bad driving habits: texting while driving, driving drowsy, etc. But, what are some good driving habits that can keep you out of the repair shop? After hearing thousands of auto collision stories, we’ve...