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What Subaru says about repairing the 2019 Subaru Legacy – Information for New York Subaru owners

January 19, 2020 by tom Subaru

If you or someone you know owns a 2019 Subaru Legacy and are currently needing repair in New York, there are specific repair procedures Subaru requires for repairing any of their vehicles. Unfortunately, not

Why We Advise Against Used Quarter Panels In Collision Repair

December 23, 2019 by tom Safety Questions

Let’s get straight to the facts: there will never be a time where your vehicle’s damaged quarter panel can be replaced with a used quarter panel. Doing this will only give you an unsafe

Signs That You Might Have Received Bad Collision Repair

Whether you just received car repair or are currently looking where to get your car repaired, chances are you have several questions about the process. Questions ranging from cost of repair or even how

Why Safety Inspections Must Be Performed Following Your New York Subaru Collision Repair

December 13, 2019 by tom Manufacturers, Safety Questions, Subaru

Whether you have recently had your Subaru repaired or are currently looking for the right auto body repair shop, there are new requirements for technicians to follow when repairing any Subaru vehicle. This past

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

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

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

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