Winter Tires vs All Season Tires: What You Should Know Navigating icy, slushy, or snowy roads is something that Michigan drivers have gotten accustomed to due to our harsh winters. But when it comes to driving safely, are your tires working against you? With the wrong tires for the season, even the most experienced drivers may struggle to maintain control of their vehicles. Here’s what [...]
5 Tips to Prevent a Stolen Catalytic Converter When most people think of the word "theft" in terms of their vehicle, they expect it to be something obvious. Whether it's a smashed window or the car is gone, most vehicle owners expect they'll know when a theft has occurred. In the case of a stolen catalytic converter, you may not even realize it's gone until [...]
How the Brain Works While Using a Cell Phone and Driving You've probably heard it before—using a cell phone while driving is dangerous. Whether it's talking or texting, using a cell phone while driving leads to distracted driving, which can increase the likelihood of an accident. So why do so many people feel comfortable talking on their cell phones while driving? It all comes down [...]
Road Trip Tips for Your Next Michigan Adventure There’s nothing like hitting the open road to kick off your vacation and escape from everyday life. September and October boast beautiful colors as the trees change color and Michigan has must see attractions that you won’t want to miss. As you plan your next road trip, whether it’s to visit historic lighthouses throughout the state or [...]
4 Simple Ways to Update Your Car Interior As more Americans transition from working remotely to the office, you may find yourself in the car for longer commutes due to traffic. It only makes sense that you’d want your drive to be as comfortable as possible. Sometimes that means updating your vehicle's interior to make it more cozy for those long commutes. Here are 4 [...]
I-Car Gold Class Certified Facility Prioritizes Driver Safety Technology in the automotive industry is always changing. Car manufacturers are constantly working on innovative features centered around vehicle safety and comfort. With that in mind, your repair shop should be up-to-date on all training and techniques as well. I-Car Gold Class Certified facilities meet the most rigorous training requirements to ensure that your vehicle is fixed [...]
Warren Collision Shop Gives Tips for Buying a Used Car Buying a used car has many advantages over buying new. For starters, most cars depreciate 30-40% in value in only the first five years. In many cases, a five year old car that is driven 12,000 miles per year will only have 60,000 miles. This means you can find a reliable vehicle for potentially 40% [...]
Do You Need End of Lease Auto Repairs? Â You've driven your leased car for two or three years now, and it's time to return it to the dealership. Unfortunately, by the time the lease ends, you may discover grocery cart dings and other various scratches and dents. Or you may have more extensive damage from a fender bender that you postponed repairing. When the [...]
Macomb County Collision Shop Explains How Michigan Car Insurance Will Change in 2020  On July 2, 2020, Michigan’s new no-fault auto insurance reform law is giving drivers more choices on their auto insurance coverage which could result in lower premiums. Instead being required to carry unlimited Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits or no-fault benefits, Michiganders will soon be able to choose their level of [...]
Warren Auto Body Shop Discusses the Danger of Icy Bridges When it comes to extreme weather, what do you think poses the biggest safety threat to you and your family? Is it tornadoes? Hurricanes? Flash flooding? You may be surprised to learn that icy bridges are a highly underrated weather hazard. And winter precipitation actually commands the same respect, if not more, as tornadoes and [...]
