Why Volvo Doesn’t Approve of Reconditioned Wheels and How This Can Affect Your Collision Repair

    Reconditioning can threaten the structural integrity of your Volvo's wheels. Volvo 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 Volvo Only Permits OEM Parts and How That Matters for Your Repair

    OEM parts are the best replacement parts for your Volvo's collision repair. Volvo has issued a robust position statement explaining which parts it does and does not approve of in its vehicles’ repairs.  As a whole, Volvo does not approve of any parts other than Original Equipment Manufacturer...

Repairing Your 2019 Volvo XC90 in Sewell, NJ

The 2019 Volvo XC90 is a popular vehicle that does have several repair procedures recommended by the manufacturer. It’s important for your repair shop in Sewell, NJ to follow those procedures to the letter for all levels of service and repair, in order to maintain your warranty on the vehicle....

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...

Why Is Collision Repair in Southern New Jersey So Expensive Today?

The number one questions customers will ask us at our shop here in Southern New Jersey is, “why is this accident repair so expensive” after they view this estimate. For those who haven't had their car repaired in a while, the cost may actually shock them. The reality is our...

Volvo says replace all steering racks after a collision

“Any Volvo wheel in close proximity of an impact (e.g. wheelhouse areas) should be carefully examined to ensure integrity,” Volvo wrote. “If wheels show distortion of any type, Volvo Car strongly recommends replacing wheels with genuine Volvo wheels.” Other parts The parts statement replaces a more general one from 2011...