Aug 23, 2019 | auto repair, car accident, car detailing, car repair, check engine light, collision accident, collision center, collision company, collision repair, drive safely, hail, hail damage, insurance company
Fall is a wonderful time of the year, full of pretty colors, cooler temps, and lots of hail. Hail season lasts into the winter and gets us ready for our busy season. That being said, hail season can often be just as busy as the winter season, but offers an...
Jul 9, 2019 | be safe, body shop, car accident, car collision, car dents, car door ding, car repair, Collision, collision accident, collision center, collision repair, deer, insurance, know your rights
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, we are not your favorite group of people to see. We get it, who likes getting in an auto accident? Nobody comes to Oakdale Collision, throws open the doors and exclaims how excited they are about getting their car...
Jan 24, 2019 | car accident, car repair, car wash, environmentally friendly, Germany paint company, highly toxic, new paint job, non toxic, water- based, waterborne paint
A new paint job is a delicate beast, and everybody loves a good one. Today’s body shops are seeing a higher intake volume, and their production schedules are filling up fast. Ours is no different. The industry has had to adapt to the fast paced environment we live in,...
Dec 18, 2018 | Aftermarket parts, all season tires, auto accident, before and after, body shop, car collision, car dents, car detailing, car repair, collision accident, collision center, new tires, summer tires
There are three main categories of tires on the market for your daily driver, all season tires, winter tires, and summer tires. Each type of tire has its own pros and cons, but when compared collectively, the most important thing to consider is the climate you deal...
Nov 23, 2018 | auto, auto accident, before and after, body shop, car repair, collision center, collision company, collision repair, drive safely, total loss
A common misconception in the autobody world is that the repair shop dictates what happens to your vehicle if it’s past the point of repair. That is false, while we can write estimates for our direct repair companies; it is always up to the insurer whether or not the...Jun 26, 2018 | car repair, collision repair, fix my car, oil change, scheduled maintenance
The importance of routine maintenance should be clear and simple, but can often be pushed off due to everyday life getting in the way. Every morning you have a routine. You wash your face, brush your teeth, and perform general self-care. When those things are ignored,... 