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Safe Driving Tips for Road Trips
Summer break is here and many people are headed on road trips all over the country. Driving in new or unfamiliar areas can be a little worrisome, especially in bad weather. Whether you’re with some friends or driving solo, be sure to do the following on your trips...

Safety Tips for Driving in the Rain
Driving in the rain is something we do all the time, especially during the rainy spring season, but it can be dangerous. When the roads are wet, it can be hard to keep control of your car, and if you’re driving in heavy rain, it can be difficult to see the road. Here...

Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Don’t Drive Distracted
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, in 2019, 3,142 lives were lost on the road due to distracted drivers. We’ve all heard about fatalities due to texting and driving, but that isn’t the only form of distracted driving. April is Distracted...

Spring Cleaning for Your Car: Getting Scratches and Dents Fixed
It’s time for spring cleaning! As you’re deep cleaning your home this spring, don’t forget about your car. If you’ve been putting off getting scratches and dents repaired, now is a great time to bring your car in and check off another item on your to-do list. Many...

Bumper Damage and Why You Should Get It Fixed
No matter if you were in a minor accident or if you backed into a mailbox, bumper damage happens easily. Even if the dent doesn’t seem like such a big deal, it can cause problems in the future. Safety Issues First and foremost, not getting bumper damage fixed...

The Collision Repair Process and What Goes into an Estimate
After getting into an accident, many people are unsure as to what to expect when taking their vehicle to a repair shop. The experience will differ depending on the Insurance carrier, but we’ve put together a quick explanation of how our process works and what exactly...

Traveling for the Holidays: What to Do if You’re in an Out-of-State Collision
December is a popular month for interstate travel due to visiting family and friends during the holidays. With snow, ice, and more cars on the road, accidents are bound to happen. Getting in an accident in itself can be stressful and confusing, but drivers tend to get...

Tips to Avoid Collisions in Winter
Snowy, icy, and slushy roads are just a factor we have to deal with when living in Minnesota. Every winter is a bit different, and while we can hope for a mild one, there’s no telling how much snow we’ll get this upcoming season. According to the Federal Highway...

Safe Driving on Halloween
Halloween comes with plenty of scares, but not all are in good fun—according to the Journal of the American Medical Association, for the past four decades, the risk of pedestrian fatality is 43% higher on the holiday. This is due to factors like limited vision from...

Oh Deer! Tips about Driving in Deer Season
When you’re enjoying a scenic drive to see the beauty of autumn colors, don’t get too distracted—there are likely deer in the woods just off the road. Deer collisions are more common in the fall for a few reasons: Mating season. As deer start to mate, they travel much...
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