Oakdale Collision Center Blog
A History of Seat belts
Have you ever stopped to think about how seat belts came to be? Maybe you haven't, but as an important part of your, we wanted to dig into it. The seat belt was officially invented in the late 1800s by George Cayley. George was an English Engineer who originally...
5 Questions to Ask Your Auto Repair Shop
Most of us have been taught by our fathers to be weary of car repair. Because if you don’t have car knowledge, it could be costly. A way to avoid learning everything about your car, is to find an auto repair shop you can trust. Do some research before you take your...
What To Do If You Hit a Deer While Driving
For those in our region, hitting a deer with your car is very common throughout the year. You may not know what to do if you ever happen to find yourself in that situation. This type of accident can be quite scary and you might feel a bit frazzled, so let’s go through...
Autumn Driving in Minnesota
Here we are again. It’s Autumn already. And time to think about safe driving tips during the cooler weather. With the earth turning as it does, and we edge toward winter, the daylight hours will be decreasing. And time driving in the dark will be increasing. Driving...
Do Your Parking Habits Endanger Your Vehicle?
Many of us have not thought about where we park our car. Sure, in terms of getting a closer spot to decrease the amount of walking or maybe a place in the shade on those hot sunny days, but not necessarily the thoughts of potential damage. There are some things you...
5 Reasons to Choose a Career as an Auto Technician
In a world of expectations that you must go to college to have a good career, there is also the less advertised path of attending a much less expensive trade school. If you’re considering the career path to take, why not consider the world of auto technicians? If you...
Help Your Car Beat The Summer Heat with Oakdale Collision
Hot times in the summer are here, and it’s that time to start your road trip vacations. As you’re packing your sunblock and beach towels, here are a few things to add to your checklist. Even if you’re not planning a summer road trip, these are great things to adhere...
5 Ways to Avoid a Car Accident
You’re out and about driving and you hear that dreaded sound… Crunch! Metal on metal scrunching up as you make contact with another vehicle. Everyone wants to avoid accidents. At best, they are an unpleasant occurrence, at worst, someone could end up losing their...
Common Ways Your Car Paint Can Get Ruined
So you’ve made an investment in the form of your own automobile, and you want to get as much as you can out of that purchase you’ve made. One of the things that can keep your car looking fresh and new, is to maintain your car’s paint and to keep it looking great as...