Deer Got You Down?
More than 1 million collisions between deer and vehicles occur in the United States each year, leaving herds of bewildered motorists in need of minor collision repair, bumper repair, dent repair or scratch repair. In Iowa, 1 in 77 drivers will likely hit a deer in 2012, according to an estimate based on claims data …
Read more …Watch Your Back – Winter Hazards Are EVERYWHERE!
So, here we are, heading into December again. Perhaps you’ve lived in the Midwest all your life – or at least most of your DRIVING life – and yet we all seem to forget how to drive during the winter. Every. Single. Year. We at Minor Wreck Express would like to give you a quick …
Read more …Prevention NOW Could Save you $$$ LATER!
Crazy winter drivers who behave like they’ve never seen snow before aren’t the only dangers your poor car faces each time the season changes. That wonderful stuff we’ll affectionately call “brine” that the city puts on the roads BEFORE the snow comes turns into a Brillo Pad for your car with the slightest meltage! (Yes, …
Read more …It’s Okay to Love Your Car – No, Really!
Before the jokes start flying about the guy who has a “personal relationship” with his car (there are no excuses – that’s just wrong) let’s explore the reasons people have an emotional attachment to their cars – and why that’s okay. First and easiest to recognize is that your car can’t reject you. Fender benders, …
Read more …Drive Safely This Holiday Weekend!
Ahhh…the Three-Day Memorial Day Weekend! We all could use that extra day to unwind, to see family, to remember lost loved ones, and to do some spring cleaning. Long weekends like this are popular for traveling to see relatives or friends – here are some quick tips to stay SAFE out there! Tune-Up: Make sure …
Read more …The Right and Wrong Way to Wash Your Car
You might think that the best way to keep up that fresh-from-the-showroom look on your car’s paint is to wash it well and frequently. But the reality is that if you do it wrong, you could actually do more harm than good. Certain supplies and techniques could hurt the finish, leaving scratches or stains that …
Read more …Car Safety Vs. Technology
If you’re reading this post while driving – STOP. Of course we all love our cars. They’re a representation of our personalities. They’re a symbol of our success and hard work. And sometimes they may even get you a date. So why would you risk doing damage to such a valuable asset? Distracted drivers have …
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