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Car Dings and How to Avoid Them
Of all of the pet peeves that drivers deal with, one of the biggest is door dings. The little dents and scratches that occur (usually in parking lots) when you’re not around. And while they seem like small inconveniences, they can lead to expensive repairs down the...
Bird Poop and Your Car
We’re talking about bird poop! While it may seem funny at first, bird droppings on your paint and windshield are no joke. So we’re here to let you know why it’s bad, the best ways to get rid of it, and what to do if you have damage. GROSS AND HARMFUL Without getting...
What Does It Mean to be Gold Class Certified
Eustis Body Shop is proud to be a Gold Class Certified body shop. Of the nearly 60,000 auto body shops in the United States, just over 4000 of them are Gold Class Certified. That’s less than 2 out of every 10 body shops. But what exactly does “Gold Class Certified”...
What Are OEM Parts?
You’ve heard the phrase OEM Parts, but maybe you aren’t entirely sure what it means. OEM stands for “Original Equipment Manufacturer”. They are parts that come from the manufacturer which originally built your car. In most cases, you may also find the same parts but...
Rust Repair: What to Know
Rust. You’ve seen it on lots of older cars and even some newer ones. It feels like an inevitable part of a car aging. You know you don’t want it, but can you avoid it? And if you see rust on your car, can it be repaired? Let us help. We’ve got some info about rust,...
The Collision Repair Process: Step-by-Step
Over the years, vehicle manufacturing has become more advanced and complex, and so have repairs. There are several steps involved in collision repair, and each of these steps may vary based on the type of damage, but we've put together some general steps that we take...
What to Do: Hail Damage Repair
Try as you might, sometimes you can’t protect your car from the elements, and a bad hailstorm can leave your car looking like a golf ball. A car with hail damage is most likely driveable, but the dents left in the car’s body can decrease the car’s value. We’ve...
When is the Safest Time to Drive?
It is commonly believed that winter is the most dangerous time for driving, the wintery mix of ice and snow makes for hazardous conditions causing more accidents. While it is true that more accidents tend to occur in winter, fatal crashes are actually more common in...
How to Find the Best Auto Body Shop
How can you know that you’re getting a quality auto body repair before you hand over your ride? We’ve put together a list of tips to help you find the best body repair shop for you. Talk to Your Insurance Company Understanding your insurance coverage is the first step...
Windshield Chips: Why Glass Repair Can’t Wait
When driving around, especially this time of year, cars are constantly kicking up debris that can cause little nicks or scratches in your windshield. As you continue to drive, these small imperfections can become significant issues in the blink of an eye. How does...