Posted on 1/22/2024 5:00 AM By Minnetonka Collision
If you need to address scratches or chips vehicle’s paint job, you need to find an auto body repair shop that specializes in precision paint color matching. With many vehicles, paint colors can be difficult to match, especially if there’s a custom paint job or the manufacturer uses specialty coatings that aren’t widely available.
Posted on 12/1/2023 4:00 AM By Minnetonka Collision
At Minnetonka Collision Center, we are dedicated to providing you with superior auto service from ASE certified technicians. Each of our mechanics has gone through extensive training a certification so that they can give exceptional work on every vehicle that comes to our service center. If you don’t know what ASE-certified means or why it’s essential, we provide a brief description below.
Posted on 11/3/2023 4:00 AM By Minnetonka Collision
When talking about car maintenance, most car owners think about what’s under the hood. Here at Minnetonka Collision, we care about how great your car looks as well as how well it runs. Once your car reaches 100,000 miles, we recommend that you bring it to our auto body shop so they can detail it from front to back. Your car may have a few miles on it, but we can keep it looking beautiful throughout its life with our comprehensive auto body repair service.
Posted on 10/2/2023 5:00 AM By Minnetonka Collision
At Minnetonka Collision Center, we paint used and damaged cars every single day. Our entire crew of professional know what it takes to match the paint on your car in a seamless manner and with zero flaws. For this reason, we strongly suggest that you bring your car for paint repairs or touch ups instead of doing it yourself. Here’s why:
Posted on 10/2/2023 4:00 AM By Minnetonka Collision
Hailstorms can cause some significant damage to your vehicle in a very short period. When it happens, it can catch you off-guard. So what do you do after your car has been pelted by hail? Here is our step-by-step guide to help you.
Posted on 9/1/2023 4:00 AM By Minnetonka Collision
As an insurance preferred shop, Minnetonka Collision Center works with insurance providers every day to determine if a vehicle can be properly repaired and to what extent. In some cases, a car has to be totaled. This means that the insurance company has determined that the car will not be repaired. Below we explain in detail what totaled means and how insurance companies arrive at the decision to total a car.
Posted on 6/2/2023 5:00 AM By Minnetonka Collision
If you are involved in a car accident, the fender of your car may be damaged. While the terms fender and bumper are often used interchangeably, they are two different parts on your car. The fender connects to either your front or back bump, framing the outside of your wheels. This helps to protect the wheels of your car. If the fender is damaged during a car accident, you may be wondering if it can be repaired and how. Here are the different ways that fenders can be repaired following a car accident.
Posted on 4/5/2023 5:00 AM By Minnetonka Collision
DIY car dent removal is always an option, but it’s a good idea to know your vehicle’s limits. If you’ve experienced hood damage, you might have options available. That said, you’ll know if you’re outside of DIY territory. Aside from contacting a 24/7 towing service, there are a few things you’ll need to do if your car’s hood is buckled, bent or otherwise irreparable via your own means. We’re here to walk you through the basics of hood damage—helping you decide whether a repair or complete replacement is needed.
Posted on 9/27/2022 4:41 AM By Minnetonka Collision
If you own a high-mileage vehicle, you know it requires more extensive maintenance than a newer car or truck. Many high-mileage vehicle owners focus solely on maintaining the internal working components, but the exterior of an older vehicle requires the same level of care and protection. At Minnetonka Collision, we want you to get the most life possible out of your vehicle, which is why we offer industry-leading auto body repair and maintenance services. Curious about what you can do to take great care of your car or truck? Check out our brief guide on caring for the exterior of your high-mileage vehicle.
Posted on 9/27/2022 4:17 AM By Minnetonka Collision
The term ‘fender-bender’ is a loose term referring to a minor accident that happens to the front or rear of your car. Hard, metal fenders are located on each end of your vehicle to minimize impact when your vehicle collides with another car. Therefore, if the impact is minimal, we should only have to repair the fender and other immediate areas when you bring your car to our service center. The damage on the car should not keep the car from being operational in most situations. However, we do suggest that you call us to tow your car to the shop to prevent any further damage from happening. Our towing service is available 24/7.