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Keeping Your Car Cool in the Summer Heat
As summer approaches, it is important to ensure that your vehicle's air conditioning is working efficiently to keep you cool and comfortable on the road. The summer heat can be brutal, and an improperly functioning air conditioning system can make your daily commutes...
The Benefits of Auto Detailing: Keep Your Vehicle in Pristine Condition
Have you ever wondered how some people manage to keep their cars looking new even after several years of use? They may have a secret weapon: auto detailing. Auto detailing is much more than a car wash. It involves deep cleaning, restoration, and protection of your...
We Are Your Full-Service Collision Repair in Western Massachusetts
We are well known in Amherst, Massachusetts, and the surrounding region as the go-to place for collision and autobody services, but did you know that we do even more than that for Western Massachusetts vehicle owners? We thought we’d share the full breadth of our...
How to Drive on Black Ice in New England
From late November to March, one of the biggest culprits of automobile accidents that we see come into our shop is due to black ice. While the name alone lends it plenty of notoriety, we're here to say that black ice should be treated with seriousness; it causes many...
Tis the Season (For Dangerous Driving): Holiday Defensive Driving Tips
A lot is going against you this time of year when you hop into your vehicle. You have snow and ice rearing their ugly heads, causing slippery conditions that even the most seasoned driver could fall victim to. Plus, you also have the holidays—from Thanksgiving to New...
Are You Being Fooled? 6 Winter Driving Myths
If you've lived in New England your whole life, then you've probably had a few winter-driving "facts" passed down to you so often that they are ingrained into your mind. If you're new to the area, especially from a state that gets little to no snow, then everyone and...
3 Ways You Can Reduce Insurance
Let’s face it, if you’ve been in an accident, then the value of your vehicle is going to take a hit (no pun intended.) While it’s true that your vehicle loses value the minute you drive it off the lot, it does so doubly if it’s been in an accident. You might be...
4 Most Common Causes of a Car Accident
Driving is hazardous to your health. It’s true; you have a 1 in 107 chance to be in a car accident in your lifetime. Would you bet against those odds? Yet, regardless of the dangers of operating a motor vehicle, it’s a major part of how we get around. While a car...
7 Ways to Avoid an Auto Accident
Most of us, if we drive, will be the victim of, or the cause of, an automobile accident at some point in our lives. Luckily, for many of us, an automobile accident is nothing more than a parking lot fender bender. However, for some, an accident could be more severe,...
Be Winter Ready: 6 Winter Driving Tips
New England winter is upon us and driving on the roads and highways becomes unpredictable during your commutes with icy/slick roads and changes in visibility. According to the CDC, each year in the United States, about three million people are nonfatally injured in...
Enhanced Quality and Safety Assurances for Customers of Fort Hill Collision Services
Industry Certification Establishes New Standards for Collision Repair AMHERST- (September 28, 2020) – Fort Hill Collision Services of AMHERST is now a certified collision repair shop, which ensures customers that their collision repairs will adhere to the latest...
You’ve been in a car accident, Now What?
1-3 times in a lifespan the average person will get into a car accident. Perhaps you already have. If you’ve recently been in an auto accident, here are some important tips. Tip 1: Check yourself and passengers for injuries If you or anyone in the vehicle is injured,...