Structural components offer additional protection in the event of a collision and require the right parts to work properly. It is common practice in our industry for each vehicle manufacturer to provide “Position Statements” that explain the best methods for repairing their makes and models. ...
Category: Ford Owners
Why You Should Care That Ford Rejects Wheel Reconditioning in Collision Repair
Wheel reconditioning is a very dangerous practice. Ford is very clear that the company does not approve of any wheel repair that involves reconditioning. If you are not familiar with wheel reconditioning, it is a process of using various tools and methods to try to...
Why Ford Says You Cannot Use Aftermarket Windshields, And Why You Should Care
If you own a Ford and your repair involves installing a new windshield, you only have one approved option- use an OEM Ford windshield, and here is why. Ford and just about every other manufacturer put out “OEM Position Statements” to instruct repair shops on how their engineers want...
Why Ford Says You Cannot Use Aftermarket Windshields, And Why You Should Care
If you own a Ford and your repair involves installing a new windshield, you only have one approved option- use an OEM Ford windshield, and here is why. Ford and just about every other manufacturer put out “OEM Position Statements” to instruct repair shops on how their engineers want their...
Why You Should Care What Ford Says About The Tools Used On Aluminum Vehicles
Does it matter to you what tools your body shop uses to fix your Ford vehicle? If it's an aluminum one (and most Fords now at least have some aluminum) Then Ford Says yes it matters. It can make a difference with your vehicle's safety long term and the longevity...
Why Ford Says You Cannot Use Aftermarket Windshields, And Why You Should Care
If you own a Ford and your repair involves installing a new windshield, you only have one approved option- use an OEM Ford windshield, and here is why. Ford and just about every other manufacturer put out “OEM Position Statements” to instruct repair shops on how their engineers want...
OEM Certification: The New Normal For Collision Repair
We're here to let New Jersey drivers know what a shop means when they say they're OEM Certified and just how important it is when getting your car repaired.
How Long Will It Take To Repair My Car In Southern New Jersey?
Getting your car repaired after an accident is one of the most stressful things a person can experience. You already have to deal with insurance, lack of a vehicle, and perhaps even some injuries. So how long will it take to repair your car at an auto body repair shop,...
57% of Car Owners say ADAS Prevented A Crash
A recent Consumer Reports study found 57% of its participants linked to 72,000 vehicles states that at least one ADAS system protected them from a car accident. Almost every car you see on today’s road is equipped with some type of advanced driver safety feature. The Insurance Institute for Highway...
WHY WE REFUSE TO FIX CARS ANY OTHER WAY BUT THE OEM WAY
It seems like only yesterday when you’d take your car to be repaired, and you knew it was going to be given the best repair out there. However, cars have changed so much over the years with the implementation of advanced technologies. Repairing your vehicle, “the old way” could cause...