Are The Small Dents from Hail Really a Big Deal
A freak summer hail storm put quite a few dents into the roof and hood of Stan’s car. He wants to know if it’s worth having the damage repaired. In his own words: “I have…
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Parking Mishaps More Common as Days Grow Shorter
We’ve reached that time of year when the days are getting shorter and shorter. Clocks don’t officially ‘fall back’ until early in November, but many Massachusetts commuters are already going to work or coming home…
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Anxiety About Choosing an Auto Collision Repair Shop?
“Someone hit my car in the parking lot, and I know I have to get it fixed,” Summer said. “But I’ve never actually dealt with anything like this. And I don’t want to make a…
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What Kind of Damage Can Cars Get From Road Work?
“Road work ahead!” If you’re driving in SE Mass, this warning sign has become a common sight – and it might be stressing you out. While road crews do their best to manage conditions, it’s…
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Are Older Drivers More Vulnerable to Car Accidents?
While it’s long been known that older drivers are the second most likely group to be involved in automobile accidents – young drivers, especially teenagers are the first – not everyone is aware that senior…
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How To Know The Body Shop Isn’t Ripping You Off
“Being in a car accident is bad enough,” Stanley said. “But to find out afterwards that the repair shop charged you for work they never actually did just adds insult to injury.” Because we operate…
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How Common Are Car Accidents In Massachusetts?
As a car collision repair shop, we do have a bit of an interest in how many car accidents happen in our community. We’d guessed at the numbers before doing the research, but what we…
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Someone Hit My Car in the Parking Lot. How Do I Get It Fixed?
It is unfortunately not an uncommon scenario to discover someone has damaged your car in the parking lot. This damage can range from the minor dents and dings that come from car doors being opened…
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What Kind of Damage Can Happen to Cars in a Chain-Reaction Crash?
Chain reaction crashes – also known as multi-vehicle accidents – compromise more than 10% of all car accidents. The most common type of chain reaction accident occurs when one driver rear-ends another car, causing them…
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Most Common Damage Caused By Pot Holes & Road Construction
Construction season has already started in Massachusetts. (In fact, it’s fair to ask if it ever stopped!) As a driver, it’s difficult to avoid the many pot holes and active construction zones in the region.…
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Finding a Mechanic for the First Time – How I Did It
“When I was living at home, I was really fortunate to have my Dad available to handle my car repairs,” Rachel said. “He did all the basic maintenance stuff for me. And when I had…
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Did Someone Hit Your Car? Don’t Make These 3 Big Mistakes!
There’s nothing more startling than having someone hit your car. Whether this happened while you were parked, in traffic, or just waiting at a red light, there are certain things you must do to protect…
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Massachusetts Pothole Season Starts Early: How to Keep Your Car Safe
They say there’s four seasons, but as a Middleboro auto body and collision repair shop, we have to say there’s at least one more: Pothole Season. The Boston Herald began reporting on this year’s pothole…
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What Kind of Damage Can Hail Do To My Car?
“I was at work when everybody’s phone went off at once,” Jennie said. “It was an extreme weather alert. We all went running to the window to see as this massive hailstorm came through. These…
Does DIY Auto Body Repair Make Sense?
“So I was in the grocery store when it happened,” Kevin said. “Someone smacked the driver’s side door of my car pretty good – I think it was with a shopping cart, even though the…
Local Car Body Repair Shops
Today, we’re exploring the crucial role local car body repair shops play in keeping your vehicle looking its best and performing optimally. Whether you’ve had a minor scrape or a more significant collision, finding a…
How Can I Tell if My Car Has Sun Damage
“My buddy mentioned to me that my car was looking faded – the paint just isn’t as vibrant as it used to be. My parking spot does get a lot of sun. Could this be…
I Hit A Pothole Hard & Now My Car Drives Funny. What Do I Do?
“The other morning when I was driving to work, this guy tried to merge directly into me. I swerved to avoid getting hit and wound up hitting a pothole really hard. I made it into…
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When Choosing a Shop to Fix Your Car After An Accident, Ask About the Warranty!
You love your car, but it’s been in an accident and needs some work. You want to make sure that you’re spending your money wisely, so here are some questions to ask when choosing among…
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Dent Removal: What You Need to Know
How common is it for a car to get dented? Incredibly common, especially in Massachusetts. More than 1 in every 2 drivers has reported that their car has been dented at at least once, most…