According to Kelley Blue Book, new cars typically lose about 55% of their original purchase price within the first five years. Most of that loss is out of your control, but certainly not all of it. The condition your vehicle is in at trade-in time has a direct effect on what you get back, and […]
According to PPG, the world’s largest manufacturer of transportation coatings, more than 60% of consumers say vehicle color is a major factor in their car-buying decisions. Color is one of the first things people notice about a car, and it plays a real role in resale value. So when a collision sends your vehicle to […]
If you drive a newer truck or SUV, there’s a good chance more of your vehicle is made from aluminum than you realize. According to the Aluminum Association’s 2023 North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content and Outlook, aluminum content in light vehicles is expected to increase by nearly 100 pounds per vehicle between 2020 and […]
If you’ve recently had a windshield replaced, or you’re about to, here’s something worth knowing. According to the Auto Glass Safety Council, a windshield camera that’s off by just one degree after replacement can cause collision avoidance system to miss its mark by 8 feet at a distance of 100 feet. Most newer cars come […]
According to the Insurance Information Institute, Missouri ranked third in the country for major hail events in 2024, with 437 recorded storms. If you’ve lived here in Missouri for very long, that’s no surprise. In the Ozarks, spring storms can roll in pretty fast and do some extensive damage to your vehicle. If you’ve never […]
According to J.D. Power’s U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study, the average collision repair takes 23.1 days from start to finish. This is more than double what it was in 2021. Understandably, that number catches a lot of people off guard. Most drivers drop off their vehicle assuming it’ll be done in a few days, then […]
According to a recent study by AAA on collision repair costs, advanced driver assistance systems can add up to 37.6% to the total repair bill after a crash. One of the most surprising contributors to these costs? Your vehicle’s headlights. Back in the day, what used to be a simple bulb replacement for under $50 […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that snow and sleet conditions lead to over 100,000 police-reported traffic crashes annually. Many of these winter accidents result in dents and dings that need repair. If you’re planning to get paintless dent repair this winter, understanding how temperature affects the process can help you set realistic expectations. […]
You may have heard an old rule in car buying: never touch a vehicle with frame damage. But here’s the reality. Industry research shows that more than 50% of all collision repairs involve some level of structural or frame work. If half of collision repairs involve frame damage, that means a lot of unfixable cars […]
According to AAA, windshields with cracks are the most frequent auto insurance claim in the United States. And when you factor in the temperature extremes we get in the Ozarks, that little chip you’re ignoring could turn into a major problem fast. Cold weather absolutely makes cracks worse, and it’s not just an old wives’ […]
