by Eric Reamer | Apr 29, 2026 | ADAS, collision repair
Many drivers pick up their vehicle after a collision repair and look for the obvious things. They check the paint color. They inspect the body lines. They open and close the doors. They drive the vehicle around the block and listen for noises. If everything looks...
by Eric Reamer | Apr 21, 2026 | Bodyshop Surprises, collision repair, OEM Repair Procedures
If your repair invoice says “OEM windshield glass,” most vehicle owners assume they received exactly that. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. In today’s vehicles, the difference between OEM windshield glass and aftermarket windshield glass can affect more...
by Eric Reamer | Apr 15, 2026 | Insurance
Major insurer labor rate cuts are being framed as a benefit to drivers, but they may quietly reduce what your policy actually delivers when you need it most. Lower premiums and small payouts sound positive. However, those changes can shift real repair costs directly...
by Eric Reamer | Apr 8, 2026 | Insurance
For many drivers, dropping full insurance coverage has become a serious consideration as the monthly insurance bill grows more difficult to manage. Premiums feel heavier. Deductibles feel higher. Household budgets feel tighter. So it is no surprise that more people...
by Eric Reamer | Apr 1, 2026 | Bumper Repairs, collision repair, OEM Repair Procedures
If your car has been in a collision, bumper repair safety may be the last thing on your mind — but it should be the first. Most drivers assume a repaired bumper is a safe bumper. General Motors says otherwise. GM recently released an official position statement making...