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9 Ways to Prevent a Car Accident
To avoid the need for auto body repair after a crash, and in the interest of driver and passenger safety, it’s important to be as pro-active on the roadways as possible. Avoiding collisions isn’t entirely possible, of course, but there are steps you can take to stay safe out there, protecting your car, yourself, your […]
FAQs About Auto Body Repair
Hance’s Uptown Collision has been in business in Dallas for a long time and are happy to be your local auto body repair specialists. We get a lot of questions from our valued customers about our auto body repair process and what to expect. Check them out here and then get in touch if you […]
Should You Buy a Used Car That’s Been in an Accident?
If you’ve been in an accident, you know the importance of immediate collision repair to preserve the integrity of the vehicle. But what about other people? Can you be assured that they have been taking good care of their car before they sell it to you? If you’re in the market for a used car, […]
The Accuracy of Collision Photo Estimates
After you’ve been in a collision that requires auto body repair, one of your first tasks will be to schedule an estimate with the insurance company. Usually, the adjuster will come out to your location (home, work, school, etc.) to see the damage in person, take notes and shoot some photos. Sometimes insurance adjusters will […]
FAQs About Paintless Dent Repair
Sometimes, when you’re in an accident with your car, the resulting dent isn’t too severe. In that case, you may not need full-on auto body repair. You may be able to get away with paintless dent repair. A more affordable and faster form of dent repair, paintless dent repair, or PDR for short, won’t affect […]
What Does Concierge Service From an Auto Body Repair Shop Mean?
You may have heard the term concierge service before, but your mind may automatically go to the kind of service you would get in a fancy hotel. While that may be true, concierge services is a general term that means something extra, something on top of the regular service offered by a business. In the […]
What to Do If Your Car is Totaled in an Accident
No one wants to hear their car has been totaled after an accident. Indeed, no one wants to be in an accident in the first place. But unfortunately, car accidents are very common, with the resulting headache often being that your car is totaled. When the damage isn’t enough to total your car, you can […]
Helping Your Teen Become a Safe Driver
A driver’s license is a rite of passage for any teenager, yet it comes with a lot of responsibility. Teen drivers are historically more at risk for crashes than other segments of the population. According to the CDC, motor vehicle crashes are the second top cause of death for teens in the U.S. Every day […]
FAQs About Automotive Hail Damage
Hail – frozen bits of water – can range in size from tiny pebbles to golf balls or bigger. Those round pieces of ice can do some real damage to anything in their path, including vehicles unfortunate enough to be outside during a storm. Dents are the most common form of damage. If severe enough, […]
The 5 Most Common Auto Body Repair Shop Services
Auto body repair is a common request among Dallas vehicle owners. From collisions to fender benders, accidents unfortunately happen every day. They leave dents and scratches on cars, scraping paint and damaging panels. You may be wondering what the most common auto body repair shop services are. In general, they involve damage to the following: […]