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Deer Collisions in the Lakeland: Prevention And What To Do If It Happens
Deer collisions - something Albertans are all too familiar with. It’s a moment all of us dread; you’re driving down the road, chatting with a friend, or thinking about work, when all of a sudden you see a blur of fur out of the corner of your eye. You try ...
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 of great ways to enjoy the summer and still have a blast with your family or friends. A close-to-home summer ...
Read More Your Essential Winter Vehicle Maintenance Checklist
Fall is definitely here, and winter will be coming soon. That means that a Bonnyville collision repair shop like us will see a major spike in collisions on icy roads, many of which can be avoided. While we've talked about what to do in the event that you skid on ...
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 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 comes through our doors is having a great day (unless they’re looking to have some customization done on their ride ...
Read More 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 carbon levy – starting January 1, 2017, the levy will apply to the purchases of fossil fuels that produce greenhouse-gas ...
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 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 ...
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. ...
READ MORE Alberta’s Best Road Trips: 10 Scenic Drives To Take Your Ride On This Summer
Summer is almost here! Time to hit the highway to enjoy Alberta’s best road trips. From moon-like dessert landscapes to sprawling canola-filled fields to mountain-flanked highways that seem to reach ...
READ MORE Top 8 Car Tech Trends for 2022
Car tech trends in 2022 are like other technological trends: they seem to change faster than we can go from 0 to 60. We’ve been covering automotive trends over the ...
READ MORE A 2022 Car Buying Guide: Advice On Whether To Buy or Sell This Year
Our 2022 JD Collision Car Buying Guide promises to give you the confidence to navigate the current automotive market and make the right car buying decision for you and your ...
READ MORE The Future Of The Auto Industry In 2022
What does the future hold for the auto industry in 2022? The auto industry was thrown into chaos in 2021. From semiconductor chip shortages to soaring car prices, empty dealerships ...
READ MORE Winter Car Care Tips: 6 Ways to Protect Your Car’s Exterior In The Cold
As the mercury plummets and vehicle maintenance becomes more difficult, it’s important to keep winter car care tips in mind. Don’t leave your ride out in the cold this winter. ...
READ MORE What to Do If Your Car Has Water Damage: A Comprehensive Guide
Have you ever wondered what to do if your car has water damage? We hope not, but if you have, or if you’re in that sticky situation right now, this ...
READ MORE 2021 Vehicle Collision Safety Ratings: The Winners
No doubt you've heard car advertisements on the radio or television talking about vehicle collision safety ratings. Crash-test data is mentioned along with the ratings—what does it mean for the ...
READ MORE 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 ...
READ MORE 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 ...
READ MORE 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 ...
READ MORE 7 Tips for Choosing an Auto Body Repair Shop You Can Trust
What if you could save thousands of dollars by making one simple choice? We know it sounds a little too good to be true. The secret is picking the best ...
READ MORE Should You DIY Auto Body Repair?
In the age of unlimited information on the internet, more and more people are attempting to fix their car by themselves. The number of auto body shops in the country ...
READ MORE 8 Tips for Collision Repair After Your Accident
Winter is finally here. Even though it's a time of joy, it also increases the risk of car collisions. In fact, Canada has a higher rate of winter accidents when ...
READ MORE Your Essential Winter Vehicle Maintenance Checklist
Fall is definitely here, and winter will be coming soon. That means that a Bonnyville collision repair shop like us will see a major spike in collisions on icy roads, ...
READ MORE Three Reasons To Go Carbon Fibre (And Three Reasons To Avoid It)
You might not need auto body work (and that's ok!) But sometimes you'll want pro advice on all the sweet things that make cars great - and that's where your ...
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 ...
READ MORE JD Collision | More Than Just an Autobody Shop, We’re Helping Out In Our Community
We’re not just your regular autobody shop that fools around with cars 24/7 – we also like to make some time to give back to the community that’s been supporting ...
READ MORE What’s The Buzz About Hybrid Vehicles?
France, and now California, are both phasing out cars with internal combustion engines. Hybrid vehicles aren’t a million miles from the vehicle you already drive, but there are a few ...
READ MORE The Eight Strangest Car Accessories You’ll Ever See
Air freshener? Phone charger? Stick-figure family on your rear window? Amateur hour my friend. The real pros are riding with portable stoves, office desks and coffee makers. Take a look ...
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