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Why a Vehicle Can Pass a Road Test but Still Have Hidden Collision Damage

Imagine this scenario: You get into an automotive accident, take your vehicle to the collision repair center in South Jersey, and then take your vehicle out after the repairs for

A freshly repaired vehicle that had both cosmetic and structural damage. It looks good as new!

Why Cosmetic Auto Body Repairs Don’t Always Mean Safe Repairs

After a collision, it’s important to look beyond the panels, no matter how minor the accident seemed. Cosmetic damages, such as scratches or missing paint, may go deeper than you’d

A car with bright headlights. With lights like this, it is important to make sure that headlight alignment is correct so as not to blind other drivers.

How Shorter Days Make Proper Headlight Alignment More Important

Fall has arrived, bringing with it shorter days. As the time spent in daylight shrinks, you may find that your South Jersey commute is darker. Earlier sunsets cast a light

An auto technician performing collision repairs on a car. It's important to ask him about those repairs when picking up your vehicle.

7 Questions to Ask Before Picking Up Your Vehicle After Collision Repairs

After sending your vehicle to a collision repair shop in South Jersey, you may be eager to have it returned. However, when you go to receive your vehicle after these

A large whitetail deer. It is animals like this that can cause dangerous deer collisions in South Jersey.

Why Deer Collisions Cause More Hidden Damage Than Drivers in NJ Expect

As summer shifts to autumn, there is an uptick of deer fatalities along South Jersey roadways. Between September through mid-December, deer begin to move in preparation for the rutting season,

Can poor repairs cause lane assist drift in modern vehicles? The answer is yes. The sensors must be recalibrated.

Can Lane Assist Drift Be Caused by Poor Collision Repairs?

When you get your vehicle repaired after a collision, you may think that everything is normal when you pull out of the repair shop’s driveway. Then you notice that your

A car in need of structural repairs that will need to be closely measured.

What Happens When Structural Repairs Are “Close Enough”?

After a collision, many drivers assume that if their vehicles looks and drives normally, it hasn’t been damaged. Similarly, if you take your car to a repair shop and drive

The interior of a car with all the electronic components lit up. Recently repaired sensors may behave strangely during the summer if they weren't recalibrated correctly.

Can Heat Affect Recently Repaired Sensors and Electronics?

Vehicles contain more electronic bits than ever before. Advanced driver assistance systems and airbag sensors are just the very beginning of the expansive network of sensors and electronic components that

A dark car under bright lights. Even though it looks to be in pristine condition, bonded repairs can come apart in the summer if not properly cured.

Can Excessive Heat Affect Adhesives and Bonded Repairs?

In modern times, vehicles are repaired differently than they were in the past. Welding can still be done, manufacturers have also adopted the use of structural adhesives and bonded repairs

An auto technician working on a car. Before approving such repairs, make sure you're asking the correct questions.

What Drivers Should Ask Before Approving Collision Repairs

After getting into a collision, you may end up with an estimate in hand. Most often, the insurance company will make it seem like this is the best offer you

A windshield wiper on a windshield, combatting humidity and moisture during the summer in South Jersey.

How Humidity and Moisture Affect Poorly Repaired Vehicles

Summer is nearly here, and with it comes humidity and moisture. For improperly repaired vehicles, humidity and trapped moisture are a long-term threat. When moisture levels and temperatures rise, oxidation

A construction zone with works, debris, and machinery in view. For drivers, this increases the risk of collision.

How Road Debris and Construction Zones Increase Collision Risk

Many areas of South Jersey are under constant construction, such as Route 42, I-295, and the Turnpike. That means tackling with more than backed up traffic. You also need to

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