Thursday, December 19, 2013

How to Find a Quality Repair Shop for Your Car

Technology has indeed helped a lot in making the car industry grow leaps and bounds. A lot of carmakers today rely on new technologies in making their units superior over the other.  Of course, a lot of these technologies have made safety their first priority. Cars are now believed to be safer, especially since people are now more scrutinizing when it comes to the safety features of their vehicles. 

However, no matter how hi-tech our car is or how high the safety ratings of our cars are, there are still elements that we cannot control when we are out on the road. Accidents are realities that happen, and even when a car is just parked, it can incur scratches or bumps. 

The good news is that if your car gets in the middle of an unfortunate scenario like an accident, causing it to be a wreck, there are great car restoration services you can depend on when you need them. These service centers can help you bring back your car to how it was before the accident happened. And if you have the extra budget, you can even ask them to have some additional extras installed so that you can say you had your car pimped!

With the many service centers offering body repair service, you should be able to weed out through the advertisements and look for the real gem that will bring your car back to its former glory.

1.    Ask questions before turning over your car to them
Even if it would make you feel like a kid asking a million questions, it is best to have everything cleared up before having your car sent to the shop. Ask all the necessary questions like the total cost of the repair, how to go about in using the car’s insurance to pay for the services, and how long the repair would take.  These questions would help you assess if the shop is indeed capable in repairing your car.

2.    Be wary of insurance companies out to make easy money.
Some insurance companies have partnered with car repair centers.  This is great if you have not gotten your car a comprehensive insurance to cover the costs of the repair, as it would be easy for you to coordinate with them.  However, you are never too sure if they are really concerned about your car or the commission that they will be getting from it. It is best to do a background check first.

3.    It is best to do everything in one place.
There are repair shops that specialize in one aspect of repair like paint jobs of windshield repair but it is best to have all done in one place because aside from the convenience, you are sure that your car would not look like Frankenstein after. 

To make sure that you get all you need for your car repair, go to D&D Body Shop.  They have all the certifications and experience when it comes to restoring car wrecks.  Their ICAR-Gold certified technicians are more than equipped with the right skills and when paired with their state of the art facilities you can sleep peacefully knowing that your car is in good hands. Better go with D&D than be sorry.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Excellent Car Repair Does Not Come Cheap

I have to admit, I am the most careful when it comes to driving. With so many car accidents in my teen years, I have learned the hard way that it pays to be good driver. Now that I am an adult, working, paying my own bills, and with a four-year old son as my passenger, I make sure that I obey traffic rules, have all the safety features in my car checked, and avoid all lapse in judgment that can lead to an accident.

Sadly, not everyone is as careful as I. I currently live in an area with many young people who make the road dangerous. And because I share the road with them every day, it’s almost inevitable that my car will eventually have a scratch, dent, or bump even when I’m very careful. For the responsible car owner like me, the best and only thing to do is to have a body shop handy that will help you restore your car to its original form.  The thing is, getting a premium service for your car to make it look and feel brand new after a collision is a very tall order, especially considering the options every ordinary folk has. So when their car gets a bump, if they need collision repair, they usually end up having to go with the most obvious choices.

One obvious choice is to go with the services of the repair center recommended by their car insurance company. Car insurance is required to drive a vehicle and usually, a car repair shop comes recommended with the policy. Getting your car repaired by the recommended shop after a collision comes as a no brainer, but does your car get the care and attention it deserves? Since these shops loyalty is to make the insurance company that referred them profitable and happy, why would they make sure that your car is restored to its factory specification when it leaves their collision facility? Most very likely, your interest as the car owner is only secondary when it comes to these shops.

Another obvious choice is to go to the nearest and most convenient body repair center. It is so much easier bring your vehicle to a shop close to where you live or work. Submitting the necessary paperwork, coordinating with the body repair people, inspecting the progress of the body repair, and picking up your car when it gets done from a nearby body repair center is definitely much better than from a body repair center in another city. But you will regret bringing your car to the nearest body repair shop if they don’t have the up to date equipments and certified repair technicians.

If you are going to settle for these obvious choices, then get ready to blame yourself for not looking for the best. But why blame yourself when you can call on D&D Body Shop in San Mateo? D&D Body Shop has the combination of reasonable costs and world class quality. They have I-CAR Gold certified technicians who can handle any car model in any year, whether it be American, Japanese, or European. Their technicians use premium equipment in their state of the art facility. You definitely will not be given the cheapest prices, but the prices you will pay will surely be reasonable. And if your insurance or the other party’s will pay for the repair, why worry about the price?

Before you make your obvious choices, please visit D&D Body Shop at North Amphlett, and see for yourself how D&D Body Shop will surely give you excellent car repair you will never regret.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Because Your Classic Hot Rod Deserves Only the Best

My every day commute is such a hundred times more convenient since I opted to drive myself instead of taking the bus.  This is why I value my car so much and take care of it very well.  However, now that I am a certified family man, my classic top down 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata has become rather inconvenient to use, so I have to leave it in the safety of our garage, only to be driven when I want to relive the old days of being a carefree bachelor.

I may be an investment banker from 9 to 5, but I still engage in my interest, classic cars. That is why I love going to motor shows and check out restored and the latest cars on display.  Being on these exhibits makes me value my convertible more, one car I used to drive when I was younger to admittedly impress the girls. However, since I became a family man, she has been sitting in the garage for quite some time now. I have yet to find the time and opportunity to flex her muscles and drive her around town; Family first so they say.

However, I promise myself that I would find the time to take my classic Miata to show off this thing of beauty.  They don’t make cars like this anymore, so showing her off gives me a sense of pride and great joy especially when I hear the comments of onlookers and passersby.  But since this baby has been relegated to the back of the garage for quite some time now, I would have to look for a partner to bring her back to life.  A certified car restoration shop that would help me bring back its glory.

Of course, the first thing that I check while looking for the body repair center I could entrust is that if the establishment is truly capable of handling restoration of antique and classic cars.  Only trustworthy shops should be assigned with repairs of this kind and even on certain cases like windshield repair. I definitely would not want to settle for just any firm with unskilled mechanics. That’s why I choose only the best – in the San Mateo area, that’s D&D Body Shop at North Amphlett Boulevard. 

D&D has helped me in restoring my beloved baby back, as well as keeping our family wagon in tip top shape whenever it gets beat down. My wife also trusts only D&D for her sedan. Yes, they’re that good; after all, their professional technicians are all I-CAR certified, with extensive knowledge and experience in repairing any vehicle model. 

So, when the family’s good and I want to feel the wind in my hair, I can take my red Miata for a spin without any fear of it rusting away while it stays in the garage. Thanks to D&D’s expertise, driving my convertible still feels like heaven to me even after all these years.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Leading Future Generations to the Right Collision Repair Center

I have been a resident of the San Mateo area since birth. I have spent my childhood, all through high school, college, and now, as a working mom. I know the ins and outs of this place, and when it comes to finding a body shop for my car, I go to only one establishment. And now that my son has a new car, courtesy of me and my husband to easily get around for college, I will definitely influence him in choosing the place he would entrust his car to for top notch car restoration. 

As a true blue citizen of this place, I know two things: Anyone will not be disappointed with the number of collision repair center optionsin San Mateo, as there are a lot of these businesses in the area. Two, with a good number of establishments, each one will be giving different figures when it comes to estimating the cost of repairing a car. One place will estimate maybe $500, while another could go as high as $2,000. Yes, the estimates could make any new car owner like my son wonder why there are huge differences from one shop to another. Of course, as a new car owner, my son would most likely be tempted to go for the more affordable alternative. Is the cheapest option really the best choice in the long run? 

The first piece of advice I gave my son for car body repair and collision repair is to pay close attention to recommendations and word of mouth. After all, any business can have the budget to advertise themselves, but only the ones that really provide good service can get customers to sing praises and recommend them to their friends, family, and even acquaintances. I know I can push for the shop that I go to, but for a freshman college student, I have a feeling the opinions that would matter most to him would be his friends’.  Collision repair shops that get recommended may not exactly be the flashiest, the largest, or even a part of a chain of repair shops known nationally. Also, businesses that get good word of mouth have one thing in common: They are regarded as providing a fair price. Whether they charge a bit steep or charge at an affordable rate, their customers will always comment that they charge reasonably and more importantly, customers get their money’s worth.

The overhead costs of the shop also have to be considered. Car repair centers that have swanky front offices will most definitely charge higher than those hole-in-the-wall establishments, but then a more important consideration is the expertise of the people who will actually repair the vehicle. In the case of my go-to collision repair center, D&D Body Shop on North Amphlett Blvd., they have professionals with I-CAR Gold certification to restore your vehicle to factory specifications. So, no matter what their customers’ car is, whether it is a Japanese sedan or a European luxury car, there is an assurance that it will be as good as new once they’re done fixing it. 

These couple of points will hopefully guide my son on the right path when choosing from among collision repair shops in the San Mateo area. I believe I have done more than half the job by recommending D&D Body Shop. The wise thing for my son to do is to enjoy his college life and leave his car concerns with the best – D&D Body Shop!

Friday, September 13, 2013

Choosing Wisely From San Mateo Body Repair Shop Options

As someone who was looking for a body repair shop years ago when I relocated with my husband to escape Seattle’s rains to sunny California, I can now fondly recall that when I was looking for a car restoration firm in San Mateo, I was like a kid in a candy store. There are just a lot of car repair businesses in the area, all of them looking very promising. But in the end, though, I still needed to choose one. I arrived at my choice after some challenges, but I knew I had to need to choose because there is also a lot to watch out for when it comes to things that can happen to any car on San Mateo roads. I am a careful driver, but I cannot really say the same for the city’s young and always-in-a-rush population. One time, I had to have my car fixed even as it was just parked at the Tanforan mall parking lot, when I found a huge dent and scratches on the front passenger side fender.

Right from the start, I did not limit myself with one choice. I made sure I gathered at least four estimates from four different body repair shops. Getting overcharged is one risk anybody will likely have to face if the choices for auto body shops are limited. Another advantage of getting more estimates than just one is that some establishments tend to beat the estimates given by their competitors just so they could get the customer. But I was wise enough not to be swayed by business manoeuvres and choose the right shop based on the factors that matter.

Of course, for anyone on the practical side, this could be the most effective way to bargain hunt for car repair shops. But then, I had to also ask myself if going for the firm that gives the lowest estimate would be ultimately in my favor. Taking the one with the lowest quote might end up with me dealing with a untrustworthy scam body repair shops. As much as I would want to get the lowest estimate to save me possibly hundreds of dollars, I also needed to exercise caution and stay away from people who will short-change me. Besides, I realized that having one repair job done right for a very low cost now might be plague me later, as they may not be doing the job right. After all, as an old consumer adage goes, you get what you pay for. I needed to balance low estimates with the feel I had of the business.

Alas, when it comes to repair shops in San Mateo, I needed to look into what they are really good at. Some may pride themselves as re-painting experts, some at detailing, and still, some at windshield repair. For me, I went for the shop that specializes in everything – D&D Body Shop at North Amphlett Blvd.  The great thing about them is that they need not advertise themselves as specialists in particular body repair jobs; they do everything. I first thought they’re just being jack of all trades and masters of none, but with professional repair technicians who have I-CAR Gold certifications under their belts, they can indeed repair anything for any car, any model, any year. Any problem with a door, a windshield, bumpers, or the hood is fixed expertly.

At the end of the day, I can say that I was wise in choosing my car repair center in San Mateo. The choices might have overwhelmed me, but I took my time to consider my best options and ended up with the best – D&D Body Shop.

Friday, August 30, 2013

An Action-Packed Dilemma Solved, Thanks to D&D Body Shop

As a mother of three school children and a full-time employee, my car is practically my lifeline. Without my car, there is no way I could bring all my kids to school and get to work on time, and in the afternoon, run all my errands and get home early to prepare dinner and do some more chores. I’m definitely no superwoman, but I really try to be one. And just like any superhero with a dependable sidekick, I have my trusty sedan to rely on.

A rather scary event happened just weeks ago that made me think my days as a do-it-all mom with the help of my car have come to an end. I came home and was backing up to park my car in the front lawn when out of nowhere, a speeding car zoomed right in front of me. Everything happened so fast, but I distinctly remember hearing two shrill crashes in succession, like glass breaking. As soon as I parked the car properly, I got off and saw the damage – both of my headlights busted, and marked dents in my car’s front, lines of paint chipped. It was nothing too big, really, but the car sure looked sad. Besides, how can I possibly drive it with busted headlights? I wouldn’t dare court the possibility of being stopped by traffic police, so with a heavy heart, I went ahead and looked for a body shop.

My husband highly recommended this shop named D&D Body Shop in San Mateo. I admit, I am not really well-versed at all when it comes to car repair or anything like that – I only know how to drive my car! So, when I heard the name D&D Body Shop, I first thought it would be some repair shop that would only fix old vehicles. Believe me, there’s nothing ‘classic’ about my trusty sedan.

But was I so relieved I got D&D Body Shop to help me. They did exactly that, and more! They coordinated matters with my insurance company and promised me that the car will look as good as new once they’re done fixing it. The great technicians who worked on the car and the amazing front office ladies at D&D Body Shop gave me updates on what has been done to it.

When it was time for the car to be released, I went back to the collision repair center and I have to admit, I had to look at the vehicle many times before realizing it was the same reliable car I have driven for close to five years. It looked newer than the time I first drove it! When my family saw it when I went home, my kid actually asked if I had bought a new car.

I wouldn’t get that far, but I’m really glad D&D Body Shop made everything easier. The job they did exceeded my expectations of what their qualified and I-CAR Gold accredited technicians can do. But what really impressed me was the personal touch as they handled everything. They really went out of their way to make everything smooth and less traumatic. I can only say that for anyone looking for a premier place for collision repair, then D&D Body Shop is the place for you.

Friday, August 9, 2013

Takes the Blame, D&D Comes to the Rescue


Have you ever felt like you are the unluckiest person in the world because one bad thing after another keeps happening to you in such a rapid succession? When that happened to me, I thought there was just no way I could snap out of my bad fortune. Then, of all things, a car restoration center was able to turn my day around. Who would have thought of that?

My week started with a nagging from my alarm clock . Apparently, I’ve been hitting the snooze button that it was already 8:20 when I was supposed to hit the showers at 8:00, giving me enough time to drive back to university. Then, my car decided it will be on a holiday, so I have to borrow my mom’s spare car, which was finally lent to me after so much begging provided I return it the following week, when I come back with a laundry and a grocery list.

I arrived at school 40 minutes late, which meant I only had 20 minutes to answer an hour-long exam, the one I forgot to study for. By noontime, I was hoping for more good news when my girlfriend said she got accepted to a student exchange program which meant she was going to spend an entire semester in France. So much for consulting me and including me in that decision! Alas, when it was finally time to go home, I notice the entire left stretch of my mom’s car, from the bumper lights, through the two doors, and the headlight, had a huge, thick scratch, like somebody bunched up a number of keys and drew a wonky line across the car.

 I was about to just give up and cry when the guy in the parking spot beside me called my attention. He saw my about-to-cry expression and handed me an address to D&D Body Shop in North Amplett Boulevard, San Mateo. I felt I have finished my quota of being a loser today that there would be nothing to lose if I bring my mom’s car to a body repair place. That will drain my savings but as opposed to being grounded or banned from using her car ever again, the better option was D&D.
Thank God for D&D! They were just pros in every sense of the word. I was kept on the loop on everything that occurred and every detail they did. Obviously, it felt like I was dealing with technicians who spoke Greek, but they did the best they can in telling me all that they have done to the car.

So, I was told that only the best equipment and facilities were used to make the car look better. The technicians who explained everything to me have I-CAR Gold certification, which apparently meant that it didn’t matter if my car was a worn-out jalopy, a sleek European ride, or a two-year old mid-size (which it was). They would be able to make it look like what happened did not happen.
Thank you, D&D Body Shop, the car was washed, detailed, and when everything was done, it not only lost that huge scratch, but it looked like it just came out of a showroom. They can do it all – detailing, windshield repair, minor and major repair, and more! The only thing I had to do now is attract more good luck and dirty up the car a little so my mom wouldn’t suspect anything!   

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

The I-Car Gold Difference


Now that you are one of the million car owners in this country, the next thing that you would have to make sure is its maintenance.  Of course, you would want to maintain its roadworthiness, as this is where your life and safety as well as your passengers depend on. However, there are really times that you find yourself in a situation wherein you and your car are in trouble.  Accidents on the road do happen no matter how careful you are.  We really cannot control those other people with whom you share the road with. In the event that you find yourself in this very unfortunate situation, the next best thing would be to find a body shop to have your car fixed. This is of course after giving thanks that nothing harmful has happened to you and the only damage is with the car.

There are many repair shops that you can bring your car to but this should be one decision that you must be careful when making.  The end result of this would be your car’s performance and integrity when it goes out of the repair shop. Make sure that the shop that you bring your car in specialized in collision repair.  This would mean that they have the expertise to bring back your car to its original condition.

One of the things that you can look for when checking out a collision repair center is the kind of certifications that they have.  Not all repair centers can boast that they do have these certifications because it takes quite an investment for one to do so.  Good thing that we have one in the San Mateo area.  D&D Body Shop is one repair center that you can trust because of their I-Car Gold Certificate.  This means that they have people who are trained to handle repairs for brand name cars like Ferrari, Mercedes Benz, BMW, and Porsche to name a few.  It doesn’t matter if you have a European car, a Japanese one, or a homemade American classic. You get top notch service from technicians who know exactly what to do and not just play it by ear.

Having this certification is not easy to get because this means that D&D Body Shop’s people would have to train in fixing cars of all (yes, all) car manufacturers in repairing their branded cars.  Also, D&D Body Shop’s facilities, tools and equipment are of top quality, making sure that the repairs of any car are up, and even exceed your expectations. Their facility is also carefully checked on and inspected so clients are sure that it is up to the standards set up by exclusive car brands.

So, if you need a place to have your car repaired or if you just want to make it look as good as new, the best place to be in the San Mateo area is D&D Body Shop. Don’t delays in experiencing the I-Car Gold difference for yourself.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

An Open Letter to New Car Owners


Dear new car owner,

Congratulations! So, you now have your first job, invested in a decent wardrobe collection for work, and a car you’re buying on your own without the help of your parents (Well, there’s that cash they gave you during your graduation that you used for your car payment, but at least they didn’t buy the entire car. Hurray for independence!)

Let me tell you, a car is a solid investment that you can make now that you are a member of the working class. Of course, you would want to take very good care of it making sure that nothing untoward happens to it, especially when you are driving.  However, there are instances that we don’t have control over the actions of others on the road that we end up finding ourselves in a situation that we would rather not be in.

When choosing a body repair shop to help you fix your car and restore its former glory, there are things that you would have to make sure that it has.

•    Should be an authorized repair shop that can be entrusted to repair your car’s brand.  There are car service stations that can cater to a lot of brands but the best thing to do is to bring it to a shop that knows how best to handle the repair of your particular brand of car.

•    Must have the necessary equipment to do the repairs for your car.

•    Have a pool of highly skilled people and trained personnel. This is important because these skilled workers would know best how to go about the windshield repair as well as the other parts and portions of the car that needs to be repaired.

•    Must be a member of the AAA Direct Repair Network.  This would mean that your car is in good hands because only members of this repair network can be trusted to repair damaged vehicles and restore its original condition.

•    Have technicians that are I-CAR and Factory certified.  This means that their guys are trained to work on these big name brands without any problems. They know how to go about with the repairs as they have been trained to be good on this job.

It is really a hassle when you encounter a situation wherein you find yourself thinking of how and where to have your car repaired. Car restoration is no laughing matter.  When your car is damaged, its integrity can already be questioned. This is most especially when the motor and the chassis of the car have been assessed as badly damaged.  Repair shops that do not have the right certifications can be alright for minor repairs; however, when repairs are of the serious kind, then it is better to bring your damaged car to a repair shop that can be trusted to bring it back closest to its original configuration. But then, can you risk settling for hole-in-the-wall repair shops even for minor repairs?

Aside from the repairs, it is also great to go to a car shop that offers warranty. This means that the shop is not afraid to take in any repairs should there be something off after they have repaired the car. But this does not mean that they would not complete the job before releasing the car.  D&D Body Shop makes sure that each car that goes out of their compound is as good as new, as if it was the day that it was first bought.  I know that this guarantee can be trusted as my car has also been under their care for one time and I have not been back ever since.  They did a really good job on my car that I feel like I’m driving a brand new car everyday.

So, there it is. I hope you will have a great time with your independence. Believe me, some help from D&D Body Shop went a long way for me. 

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Car Restoration for the Discriminating


When was the last time you really took a good look at you car?

I ask this because I am a serious car collector, and I spend a considerable amount of the day looking at my three cars. Yes, I only have 3, but they are kept in tiptop condition. This means I exert all efforts and painstakingly go through all the details of each to make sure they are as shiny as the day I acquired them. After the work day, I make sure my 1966 Oldsmobile Tornado, 1966 Volga GAZ-21, and Alfa-Romeo are unscathed. Every nook and cranny has to be perfect, without any blemish. Dents and nicks would be a nightmare. Even a thin layer of dust is not allowed in any of the three. I definitely do not want anyone else to look after my cars on my behalf. That’s my work and I enjoy doing it.

One thing I have to know as a car collector is a reliable body shop that I can count on if ever I have a problem with any of my three loves. The thing about my cars is that I may be the most careful owner, but then, something unexpected may happen to them while I am out of the house. There may not be anything that could happen, but then when I am away, I can never tell!

My biggest fears were realized when one day, in one of those ordinary days when I checked all my three cars, I found a scratch on my Volga. This is unacceptable! And it is on the left head light! How could I have missed this? When did this happen? Why did I not see this yesterday? Did the person who waxed the vehicle (I have all three waxed every Sunday) do this? I was on panic mode not because I was unprepared, but because this has never happened before.

When I finally settled down, I got the car to my collision repair center of choice, D&D Body Shop on N. Amphlett Blvd. You may think I am exaggerating and overreacting by sending a vintage car to a world-class repair shop that is equipped with state of the art tools that could repair any car of any model, any year. Well, I take my cars seriously, just as comic book collectors do not take out their prized possessions from plastic containers or how action figures do not get taken off their original packaging by serious collectors.

What sets D&D Body Shop from the other repair centers in my area? A lot! My car gets repaired by technicians certified by I-CAR, an international organization that gives accreditation only to professionals that have passed their continuing training. Thus, I am assured that whatever car I bring to D&D Body Shop, whether it’s my trusty Ford or one of my three prized vehicles in my collection, they will do a top notch job with it.

Alas, what I love about them is that they get me. There’s no job too big or too small for them. So, whether you need help on collision repair or something as “trivial” as my scratched car, let D&D Body Shop help you.

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Practical and Top-Notch Car Restoration in San Mateo


As a car owner, I consider myself practical. I have a car, and so does my husband. As I am the one tasked to bring the kids to school and back, not to mention I want the car we bring to family trips and such, I have what most call the family type of car – a mini-van. As for maintenance, I am quite careful with my vehicle, and take all the necessary precautions for it. Of course, I have insurance for the vehicle and me, I drive carefully, and I make sure I subject the vehicle to regular tune-ups. The car is pretty basic and no-frills, which is quite reflective of my personality. I do not feel the need to put all the bells and whistles to it, and detailing and those other things my husband does to his beloved car is out of the question.

The minivan has served all of us well for more than three years, and true to my practical philosophy, I’m not having it fixed, because nothing is broken with it. That is, until it started showing signs of wear and tear. Somehow, small dents just appear out of nowhere, with me not knowing where they came from. The paint on some areas is slowly chipping away. Suffice to say it looks like it has seen better days. I would not say I am vain on these things, as it goes against my practical leanings, but when I took a long, hard look at my car, I knew I had to have it fixed. I figured out a one time-big time job would do the trick, so that I wouldn’t have to keep on coming back to a car restoration shop every year. That would be the practical thing to do, right?

So, I asked my hubby where I can have my car fixed so it can look as good as new. I knew that just bringing it in some hole in the wall body repair shop will end up in a job which will require having the car restored yearly, which would be more costly. So, might as well have it fixed by a top notch facility. He went with me to D&D Body Shop on North Amphlett Boulevard, which he says is the only shop he trusts for his beloved top down. He said it did a spectacular job in windshield repair when he needed it last winter when the winter storm damaged it when he drove all the way to Oregon to visit his sister. I figured, if he really waited to have the cracked windshield repaired all the way back to sunny San Mateo, CA, then he must really trust this place.

What impressed me with D&D is not really the equipment they use nor the space they have for all the cars they accommodate for repair, although both are quite impressive. What sold me to their services is that fact that all of their technicians are I-CAR Gold certified, which means they know how to fix anything from old cars to the latest ones fresh out of the market. My minivan looked brand new once they were done with it, and
I expected no less.

So for anywhere out there who consider themselves practical, I advise to never settle for overly affordable body repair shops working in ill-equipped garages that will ultimately drain you of money in the long run. Go with a service that’s top-notch from the start, like D&D Body Shop in San Mateo. Now, that’s practical.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Get Only D&D Body Shop for Collision Repairs


Owning a car is a big responsibility.  It does not mean that when you have it, you can use it anytime you want and bring it anywhere you go.  Being the owner, you are responsible for whatever happens to the car.  That is why there should be a paradigm shift among car owners that their car is not just some thing but instead look at it as an extension of oneself with needs that need to be addressed.  Also, it is high time that you look at it as a useful tool to help you with your everyday needs.  It’s not just a piece of machine because without it, you would not be able to know the convenience of having one to get to your destination fast and easy. 

However, there are really times that you cannot escape being the victim of an accident.  No matter how careful you are when you are behind the wheel, making sure that you follow road rules and put road safety at the top priority at all times, there will be reckless drivers who do not know what they are doing.  These kinds of drivers are those that need to be educated or just refuse to be educated in the first place. When a collision with another car or a something similar on the road happens, there is no other choice but to have your car repaired.

It is a good thing that there are collision repair shops to go to for your car to be restored in its good-as-new glory.  If you can, you need to bring it to a reputable shop wherein you can be sure of the services that they offer and you know bring out a great finished product after doing all the repairs needed.  Of course, you would be spending good money for the repair of your vehicle so might as well bring it to a shop that you know would help you restore to almost near perfect condition.

If you do not know any collision repair center where you can bring your car, there are several steps that you can take to make sure that you bring it to the right center.  First is to ask recommendation from your friends or relatives.  For sure there would be at least one who has undergone major repairs for their cars so it is best to get a first hand experience regarding the quality of work of the shop.

One body shop that comes recommended is the D&D Body Shop in San Mateo.  You can be sure of their high quality services.  The reason for this is because they are experts in handling repair of luxury cars and those high- end brand cars.  They also have I-CAR certified technicians as well as the certifications from BMW, Ferrari, and Mercedes Benz. This means that this shop is more than qualified to touch your car and make sure to return it to you in a very good condition after any collision experience.  You can be sure that with D&D Body Shop, your car is in good hands.