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Does Your New York Body Shop Know Where The OEM Welds Go? Guess Again.

December 6, 2019 by tom Manufacturers, Safety Questions

Fact #1: your car repair is probably going to need welding. your auto body repair probably requires welding. Fact #2: Only a few shops know how to weld properly, which means your safety could

Four Common Myths About Collision Repair: What You Need To Know

If you were just in a car accident, it’s easy to feel as if your world has been flipped upside down. After all, nobody ever plans on getting in an accident. To make matters

What To Do If The Other Party’s Insurance Company Denies Your Claim

November 22, 2019 by tom Insurance Questions

Nobody ever prepares you that when you get in a car accident, be ready for one of the most stressful experiences in your life. Not only are you finding the best place to take

Why Full-Body Sectioning Should Never Be Done In The Repair Process

November 15, 2019 by tom Safety Questions

Getting Your Car Repaired Several years ago, it wouldn’t be uncommon for an auto body shop to perform a repair known as “sectioning” if a vehicle had extensive structural damage. Sectioning would involve a

5 Unknown Things Car Insurance Companies Don’t Want You To Know

November 8, 2019 by tom Insurance Questions

Let’s face it: car insurance can be extremely confusing, no matter how long you’ve been driving for or what kind of car you drive. Whether you’re fully covered or have minimum coverage, you’re still

What Are Your Legal Rights For Collision Repair in New York?

November 1, 2019 by tom Safety Questions

If you were recently involved in an accident, you are by law owed money. Everything else surrounding the events after a collision is incredibly confusing and can even be misleading, depending on who you

Does Your New York Repair Estimate Include OEM, Salvage Or Aftermarket Repair Parts? And What Does That Mean For You?

October 25, 2019 by tom OEM

When you take your car to a New York auto body shop, technicians will have a few options for where they’ll get the repair parts. These options are: Junkyard Aftermarket parts supplier Direct from

The Difference Between Steel And Aluminum Repairs And Why That Matters For Your Audi

October 18, 2019 by tom Audi

One of the benefits of choosing Mid Island Collision Center for your collision repair is we are true customer advocates while insurance companies are working to serve their interests and not yours. This usually