Cars
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 ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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 have concerns about their range. These vehicles now travel further distances without issue, and charging stations are becoming more common ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 9 Ways to Customize Your Car and Make It Unique
There are good ways and bad ways to customize your car. The "bad" ways ruin your car and your street cred ;) Customizing your car well helps it stand out and adds value. Having your dream car look and feel the way you've always wanted is a dream come true. ...
Read More What Does My Check Engine Light Mean? And Some Ways to Fix It
Remember your first car and how the check engine light was always on? On modern vehicles the check engine light actually means something, but it still doesn’t tell you exactly what’s going wrong. So you’re asking yourself, “What does my check engine light mean?” You’ll need to go to a ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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 JD Collision has been recognised as having service, quality, and facilities good enough to be the autobody shop of choice ...
Read More 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, how do you get to work? How do you get to your kid’s school? The grocery store? How do you ...
Read More Car Maintenance by The Mile…Or Km
Every vehicle manufacturer has a car maintenance schedule that they recommend you follow to keep your car running in tip-top shape. While these car maintenance schedules may vary based on ...
READ MORE Save Money and Extend The Life of Your Winter Tires
Anyone who owns a car, truck or SUV knows the costs involved. They are not only expensive to buy initially, but can be costly to maintain as well. Regular maintenance ...
READ MORE Winter Maintenance and Safety Checklist For Safer Winter Driving
Well, it’s November and here in Alberta, that means the snow is just about ready to fall (if it hasn’t already been in your area). November means snow and snow ...
READ MORE Buying A Car Shouldn’t Be Scary | 3 Key Things To Consider Before Buying New Or Used
Buying a car is a BIG deal. Whether it’s your very first car or your 5th car, signing off on a brand new set of wheels is a big responsibility ...
READ MORE Understanding Car Insurance | Don’t Forget To Read The Fine Print
Understanding car insurance can be a tricky thing for some. There are an overwhelming number of options and you’re usually just on the phone with someone who's rambling all of ...
READ MORE Car Rust | Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Even The Smallest Rust Spots
Not only is it extremely unsightly, but it’s also potentially dangerous in large amounts. Car rust is every car owner's worst nightmare! Okay, maybe not their WORST, but it’s definitely ...
READ MORE 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 ...
READ MORE Extend The Life Of Your Car | 6 Easy Tips For Proper Maintenance
Whether you are driving an old second-hand beater or lucky enough to be riding around in your dream car, taking care of it and extending the life of your car ...
READ MORE Summer Road Trip | Essentials For Your Next Car Adventure
Families all over the world have had to make some drastic changes to their summer holiday plans because of COVID-19. While this is a total bummer, there are still lots ...
READ MORE COVID-19 | How CSN JD Collision is Keeping Our Customers Safe
COVID-19 has taken the world by surprise and not in a good way. One day we were living life as usual and the next everything changed. The entire world has ...
READ MORE Car Maintenance | 9 Tips to Get Your Ride Ready for Spring
Spring has SPRUNG! Well...almost. It’s time to shake the winter blues and get your vehicle ready for another season. Seasonal maintenance is important to not only the looks of your ...
READ MORE Buying a Used Car In Alberta | What You Need to Know
Sometimes it’s not feasible to pop into a dealership and sign papers on a brand new vehicle, but it’s also not feasible for most people to be without a car. ...
READ MORE 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 ...
READ MORE 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 ...
READ MORE 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 ...
READ MORE 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 ...
READ MORE 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. ...
READ MORE 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 ...
READ MORE 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 ...
READ MORE 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 ...
READ MORE 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. ...
READ MORE 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, ...
READ MORE 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 ...
READ MORE 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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