An auto accident can be bad enough without being taken advantage of by unscrupulous body shops. Carefully review any materials presented to you by your mechanic, and look out for any red flags that you’re being taken for a ride in your own wreck. Firstly, be wary of any unsolicited referrals. Whether somebody is referring […]
Our Seattle body shop has seen people and cars miraculously survive serious collisions. Maybe you’re wondering how well your car would hold up in a wreck. Every year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests the safety ratings of about 92% of all passenger vehicles. These performances are posted to Safecar.gov for you to […]
Auto collisions affect millions of people everyday; our Seattle body shop encourages you to practice safe driving to help run the following statistics down. Auto collisions are the number one cause of death for adults ages 5-34 in the U.S. In 2009 alone, over 2.3 million adults were sent to the E.R. for collision-related injuries. […]
We see the aftermath of many serious collisions at our Seattle body shop, many of which could have been avoided by these safe-driving tips. 1. Check Twice. Whether you’re changing lanes, emerging from a stop sign, driving across a crosswalk, everything you do while driving should be checked twice to avoid a collision. Don’t only […]
Cell phone use in the car is popular among younger generations, and despite the number of collisions it’s been causing, the trend is on the rise. Talking on the phone and texting are the two leading distractions, but iPods, GPS, and other portable electronics are becoming common culprits also. A 2010 CDC (Center for Disease […]
