Posted on 6/29/2022 4:30 AM By Minnetonka Collision
Summer is hail season in the Twin Cities, and that means hundreds of vehicle owners throughout the metro area will likely end up needing hail damage repairs at some point. Unfortunately, a few common mistakes surrounding those repairs cost drivers hundreds of thousands of dollars collectively each year — but that doesn’t have to be your story.
Posted on 1/10/2022 4:21 AM By Minnetonka Collision
Winter is here in full force in the Twin Cities, and whether this is your first winter here or your fiftieth, now is the time to really start implementing safe driving practices. Operating your vehicle as safely as possible on the road will dramatically reduce your risk of being involved in a snow- or ice-related collision. And, of course, safe winter driving practices will also minimize your chance of needing any auto body repairs throughout the snowy season.
Posted on 12/20/2021 4:00 AM By Minnetonka Collision
If you’ve lived in Minnesota for a while, you’ve probably heard road salt is bad for your vehicle. But do you know why? Because sodium chloride speeds up the rust-development process by reacting with the iron that forms your vehicle, the moisture sitting on that iron, and the oxygen in the surrounding atmosphere.
Posted on 12/6/2021 10:44 AM By Minnetonka Collision
Does your vehicle have a few scratches? Perhaps a few minor hail damage dents? If so, those damaged areas need auto body repairs, and the last thing you want to do is neglect them. Why? Because minor body damage makes your vehicle’s paint and paneling more susceptible to further deterioration, and if the damage grows worse, it’ll become costlier to fix.
Posted on 11/8/2021 10:39 AM By Minnetonka Collision
When you live in the Twin Cities, taking great care of your vehicle during winter can be challenging. Snow and ice accumulation, along with copious amounts of road salt, can encourage corrosion-related damage to any vehicle’s paint job over the long, snowy months. But if you’re willing to put in a little effort, there are several things you can do to protect your paint job from winter-related damage. Check out our tops tips below!
Posted on 10/11/2021 10:34 AM By Minnetonka Collision
Finding a quality auto body repair shop can be a struggle. Of course, reading online reviews can certainly make the process easier, but reviews won’t tell you everything you should know about a shop before you turn your vehicle over for repairs.
Posted on 9/20/2021 10:31 AM By Minnetonka Collision
When you own a vehicle, there’s always potential for body damage, but luckily, most types of exterior damage can be repaired by skilled technicians. Take a look below to learn about the most common types of exterior vehicle damage and how auto body repair shops handle restoration in each situation.
Posted on 9/6/2021 10:23 AM By Minnetonka Collision
Have you ever been involved in a collision? Were you taken aback by the prices detailed on the auto body repair estimates you got? You’re not alone. Many people are surprised to learn just how much even small auto body repairs can cost, but there are several very good reasons those repairs can be pricey.
Posted on 8/23/2021 10:15 AM By Minnetonka Collision
If you’re ever involved in a collision and find yourself needing major or minor auto body repairs, it’s important to understand your rights when using your insurance policy to pay for service. Knowing those rights will help ensure you get the coverage you deserve (and pay for), your vehicle gets repaired promptly, and most importantly, the repairs are performed to the highest quality standard. Read on to learn what you need to know about consumer collision repair rights.
Posted on 8/9/2021 4:14 AM By Minnetonka Collision
No vehicle owner wants to ponder what might happen if they’re involved in a collision. But if you drive regularly, it’s in your best interest to be prepared for the possibility of needing auto body repairs. Unfortunately, rumors and myths surrounding the collision repair and insurance payout process that can make getting a vehicle repaired seem much more confusing than it really is.