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Canada’s Most Stolen Vehicles: Insights & Auto Theft Prevention Tips

This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at Canada’s most stolen vehicles, the impact of vehicle theft, and the practical steps you can take to safeguard your vehicle. Vehicle theft in Canada remains an issue (as with many countries), with certain models becoming prime targets due to various factors such ...
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Protecting Your Car from Road Salt Damage: An Ultimate Guide

Road salt, a vital tool for safe winter driving, carries a serious risk to your vehicle's health.  This comprehensive guide gives you crucial insights about road salt damage, preventive measures, and managing potential harm. When Was Salt First Used On Roads? Road salt was first used for de-icing in the ...
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2022 Vehicle Collision Safety Ratings

2022 Vehicle Collision Safety Ratings: Introducing the Safest Rides on the Market

Car buyers listen up!  Before you start configuring your next dream ride, ask yourself: where does it line up in the 2022 vehicle collision safety ratings? We know, we know. Model, trim level, and paint colour are way sexier details than a crash rating. Even so, the colour of your ...
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How To Choose The Best Auto Body Shop For Your Repairs

In the event of a collision, no matter how small, the experience can bring a lot of stress along with it. In more serious cases your vehicle may become a total write off, which means the cost to replace it is more than the value of the car. But in ...
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Fresh Paint Job: 6 Tips for Maintaining the Shine

Have you recently given your vehicle a new paint job? If so, you're probably wanting to maintain that beautiful shine. Whether your vehicle is new, or only the paint is, you want to keep that colour looking great. Chances are, you take the time to clean the interior of your ...
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10 Tips for Finding a Good Auto Body Shop

  Have you recently been involved in a car accident? Are you searching for a good auto body shop? If so, one of the first things you likely noticed was the significantly different estimates you have received from different shops. You may hear $500 from one, while another auto body ...
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What To Expect When You Drop Your Car Off For Collision Repair

Every year, more than 150,000 car accidents take place in Canada. And while many of these accidents are little more than fender-benders that don't require extensive repairs later, there are many Canadians who are forced to take their vehicles in for collision repair on an annual basis. We can explain ...
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How to Get an Accurate Auto Body Repair Estimate

Given that 66% of car owners don't know whether their auto body shop repair is accurate, getting a repair estimate is important. Even if you've known your auto repair shop for years, getting an accurate auto body repair estimate can help you budget. If you're only thinking about parts and ...
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See the World Clearly With A Repaired Windshield

Albertans know the feeling quite well. You’re driving down the highway when out of nowhere, it sounds like someone has fired a gun at your car! No need to worry, though, it’s just a rock that took a chip out of your windshield. As the car owner, you now have ...
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10 Tips to Get Your Vehicle Ready for Spring

10 Tips to Get Your Vehicle Ready for Spring Believe it or not, spring has finally arrived in Alberta. That means more daylight, dry roads, summer adventures -- and time to wash the winter from your vehicle. Here's a few tips about the little details like tire changes and windshield ...
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10 Tips to Get Your Vehicle Ready for Spring

10 Tips to Get Your Vehicle Ready for Spring Believe it or not, spring has finally arrived in Alberta. That means more daylight, dry roads, summer adventures -- and time ...
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The 6 Most Common Car Accidents—And How To Avoid Them | Lakeland Collision Repair Shop Advice

Every time a happy customer leaves our Lakeland collision repair shop we hope that we don’t see them again. It’s not that we don’t like you all—we do—it’s that nobody who ...
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Your Car Can Be Hacked: 5 Tips For Vehicle Cybersecurity

You might have read that there was another mass hacking attack on computers in Europe- You need vehicle tips for this too! The attackers are once again using ransomware: viruses ...
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JD Collision is now part of the Collision Solutions Network

JD Collision is proud to announce that we are now part of the Collision Solutions Network (CSN)- Canada's largest network of independent body shops. Being part of CSN means that ...
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JD Collision is part of the Collision Solutions Network

Let Us Know How We’re Doing With Our New Customer Survey App

We're pleased to let our customers know that we've combined our commitment to innovative technology in the shop with our commitment to customer service. Now you can tell us what ...
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15 Cool Facts You’ll Dig About Car Repair History

The establishment of the automotive industry in Canada was 113 years ago, and it’s been over 40 years since we’ve opened our doors to provide the car repair services needed ...
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Top 8 Reasons to Use JD Collision as Your Auto Body Repair Shop

Top 8 Reasons JD Collision is One of the Best Auto Body Repair Shops in Bonnyville & Cold Lake, Alberta.   JD Collision is a one-stop shop. We provide the ...
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Aluminum Auto Body Repair; What You Need To Know.

Believe it or not, aluminum auto body repair is completely different than normal collision repair techniques. Aluminum is making waves as the ‘new’ material to make vehicles. Aluminum reduces the ...
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Alberta Insurance Guide: Understanding Auto Insurance & Selecting an Alberta Auto Body Shop After an Accident

It can be unnerving when you’re involved in a vehicle collision. During a distressing time, it can be difficult to maintain your cool and remember what to do. Try not ...
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Alberta Car Insurance 101: CSN JD Collision’s Guide to Understanding Auto Insurance

At CSN JD Collision, we see a lot of insurance claims. We know that having a car is more than just a convenience – it’s a necessity. Without a vehicle, ...
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Carbon Tax is Coming. Save Money By Lowering Your Fuel Consumption

The holidays can be tough on your pocketbook and saving money in this economy is one of the top priorities of many Albertans. The Alberta government is introducing an economy-wide ...
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Is it better to lease or buy a car? What you need to know.

The time has come for you to lease or buy car. For drivers that prefer to buy new cars, you have two options – lease or buy (finance). Making the ...
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A driver feeling stressed about their recovered stolen car repair in Alberta.

The Violation & The Aftermath: A Guide to Repairing Your Recovered Stolen Car in Alberta

The phone call from the police brings a wave of relief: "We've found your car." But that relief disappears the second you see it. It's not just a missing vehicle ...
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A car navigating potential gravel road car damage in Alberta this spring.

Gravel Roads, Potholes & Paint Chips: The True Cost of Spring Driving in Alberta

You can finally smell it in the air. That unmistakable, muddy, damp smell of the spring thaw in the Lakeland. The mountains of snow are finally shrinking, you're cracking your ...
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A driver reviews their car's resale value after an accident in Alberta.

The “Invisible Dent”: How a Collision Impacts Your Car’s Resale Value in Alberta

You got your car back from the repair shop. It looks great—the panel is smooth, the paint matches perfectly, and it drives just like it used to. The stress of ...
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A frustrated person after a failed DIY auto body repair attempt.

Thinking of a DIY Auto Body Repair? 6 Reasons to Call a Pro First

You're staring at that fresh dent in your door, and a thought pops into your head: "I bet I can fix that." A quick YouTube search shows a dozen videos ...
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That Won’t Just Buff Out: Your Stress-Free Guide to Repair vs. Replace

It’s a sinking feeling. Whether it’s a runaway shopping cart, a hailstorm, or a minor fender bender in the parking lot, that dent or crumpled panel wasn't there this morning. ...
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Technician calibrating ADAS sensors on a modern vehicle with the front bumper removed inside a professional collision repair shop.

Why Is My ‘Simple’ Bumper Repair So Expensive? The A++ Guide to ADAS, Sensors & Calibration

You just got an estimate for a minor fender-bender, and your jaw is on the floor. The bill is close to $3,000. But the bumper barely looks cracked! You're staring ...
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Canada’s Most Stolen Vehicles: Insights & Auto Theft Prevention Tips

This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at Canada’s most stolen vehicles, the impact of vehicle theft, and the practical steps you can take to safeguard your vehicle. Vehicle theft ...
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An Alberta driver's glovebox guide checklist for car accidents.

The Alberta Driver’s ‘Glovebox Guide’: A Complete Step-by-Step Collision Checklist 

It’s the sound every driver dreads: the crunch of metal, the hiss of steam, or the dull thud of a fender bender. In the moments after a collision, your heart ...
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The “Sticker Shock” You Can Control: Why Ignoring a Small Chip or Scratch Will Cost You Thousands

It’s tempting, isn't it? You get a small rock chip on the highway or a "minor" scratch in a parking lot. You look at it and think, "It's just cosmetic. ...
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Protecting Your Car from Road Salt Damage: An Ultimate Guide

Road salt, a vital tool for safe winter driving, carries a serious risk to your vehicle's health.  This comprehensive guide gives you crucial insights about road salt damage, preventive measures, ...
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Thinking about Buying an Electric Vehicle? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Recently, electric vehicles have grown in popularity, mostly because folks don't want to spend an arm and a leg fueling up. Electric cars are extremely popular, though some continue to ...
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How To Fix Curb Rash

While curb rash may seem like a minor cosmetic issue, it can lead to more serious damage if left untreated.  Scratches and scuffs can weaken the structure of the wheel ...
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