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Most Accidents are Caused by Human Error Accidents happen.  That’s why they’re called accidents.  However, many safety specialists believe that motor vehicle accidents should be renamed to motor vehicle crashes or wrecks.  The reason: the vast majority of them are preventable. What are the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes?  How can you minimize your chances of being involved in a wreck?  Here are the top causes of crashes; the ways to minimize your chances of getting in a wreck...

Auto Body Repairs are More than the Body Throughout the years more than just the appearance of the vehicles we drive has changed.  The vehicles sure look different, but they function completely different as well.  Any vehicle made in the last few decades has incorporated technology and computer work into it; even more so in those rolling off the lines today. Knowing the essential function of technology is important, but only the best auto body shops are keenly aware of...

My Car Stinks!  How to Fix It When you get into your new vehicle, you take a deep breath.  It’s delightful, isn’t it?  That new car smell appeals to us on a few different levels.  The materials haven’t broken down yet, so they smell the way they should.  The vehicle isn’t dirty, so no off-scents are wafting about.  And a new car smells new, so we associate that smell with something nice, clean, fresh, and new. A couple months later,...

Prevention is Easier than Hail Damage Repair It’s still hail season here in Montana.  And that means every thunderstorm that rolls through the area carries with it the risk of damage to our vehicles and homes.  There’s not a whole lot you can do to prevent hail damage to your home, aside from using higher quality roofing and siding materials.  But there are a few steps that you can take to prevent damage to your vehicles. Most storms come with...

Protect your Car and Family with Tinted Windows Many new vehicles come with tinted windows.  These tinted windows do more than just help shield you from the sun.  They can make your vehicle safer, and more pleasant to ride in. As your choice for auto body repair in Bozeman, we want to make sure that you have the safest and most comfortable ride possible.  Here are 7 reasons that you will want to have your windows tinted, or buy a...

Red Vehicles Cost More to Insure… Right? Nearly every new driver hears it.  Almost all experienced drivers know it.  And a recent poll shows that about half of Americans believe it.  That is, the rumor that red cars cost more to insure.  The truth is, however, that the color of the car doesn’t matter.  Insurance rates are determined by a variety of factors. So how did the red cars cost more to insure myth get started?  It could actually have...

Your Right to Choose Protects You After an accident, you have a lot on your mind.  Who wouldn’t!?!  Unfortunately, it means that you may make decisions in the heat of the moment that have lasting impacts.  We are talking about choosing the wrong auto body repair shop.  While most of the shops in Bozeman are awesome; most will do excellent work; there are always those that cut corners. Along with your right to choose, you get the right to receive...

When You Have to Stand Out from the Rest Have you ever wondered the difference between those who seem to excel without trying, and those who are solidly in the middle?  From the outside it looks like they just happen to be in the right place at the right time.  Everything just goes their way… right? Actually, there is a ton of work that goes into what they do behind the scenes.  We only see the outcome, but we don’t...

Is it Okay to Wait for Auto Body Work? Accidents are never convenient.  When they do happen, especially if you’re found to be at fault, there is a financial impact that you may not be able to handle at the moment.  So can you wait to have the repairs done to your vehicle? The answer depends on what damage has been done, if you plan to use the vehicle while waiting, and a few other factors.  As the best auto...

Do You Need Hail Damage Repairs in Bozeman? We are right in the middle of hail season.  That means one big storm can knock out hundreds, maybe even thousands of cars.  So what happens if you have hail damage to your vehicle?  What happens if things turn out like 2016 in Billings where damage repair was booked out for months?  Here’s what you need to know when it comes to hail damage and how long you have to file a...