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New Axios/Ipsos polling this week suggests that things are generally back to normal as it pertains to seeing Grandma this Thanksgiving with roughly two thirds of Americans reporting that they will be seeing family and friends this holiday season. This is a dramatic increase from where we were last year as many opted to stay…
Read MoreThere is currently a debate in our industry over the necessity of pre-repair and post repair scans, so we feel it is important to let you know where we stand. First off, what are pre-repair and post repair scans? Simply put, it is the scanning of your vehicle’s computer before the repair is started and…
Read MoreIt’s okay. We already know, so you do not have to be bashful. Just own up to it. Be honest and do your best to curb that behavior as best you can. A recent AAA survey suggests some very concerning trends: The number of drivers who report using a cellphone behind the wheel has jumped…
Read MoreOur industry has never been more hyper concerned with safety than it is in 2018, and appropriately so, quite frankly. As we have pointed out previously, there are not a lot of local repair shops that are certified by American Honda Motor Co., ICAR Gold Class certified and show an A+ rating with the Better…
Read MoreLast night, a man was doing his job helping another in need when he lost his life unnecessarily. The man was a tow truck operator here on the Main Line. He had responded to an accident scene on I-76 and getting ready to wrap things up on the shoulder of the roadway when he was…
Read MoreThis weekend marks what many consider to be the unofficial start of summer and it is a time in which many of us begin venturing out on local roads, highways and byways for day trips, beach vacations and the like. Summertime tends to be a bit of an oddball and sometime dangerous season on roads…
Read MoreIf it’s the beginning of fall, rest assured that Conestoga Collision is going to remind you that deer are everywhere. And so it is that time of year that we must let you know that, yes, there were 3600 collisions in Pennsylvania last year that involved deer strike. And though safety technology has lessened the…
Read MoreIn PA, the fines and penalties are relatively high for passing a school bus or in any way failing to stop when red lights are flashing. Drivers who are charged with disobeying this law could face fines of $250, a 60 day license suspension and up to 5 points on their license. Each year, kids…
Read MoreYesterday, Gov. Tom Wolf signed a law to take effect in some 15 months which will mandate it so that many first time DUI offenders will have the option of driving with an Interlock system in their vehicle for up to a year as opposed to losing their license outright. The law will not extend…
Read MoreTomorrow night is the senior prom for our neighbors around the way at Conestoga High School. We begin by wishing all of the students, families, teachers and staff a safe and happy prom this year. We know that, soon to follow, will be senior and junior proms alike all over the Main Line and Chester…
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