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Distracted Driving is a Problem; Don’t Make it Worse We all know the dangers of distracted driving.  We know that it’s almost as bad as driving drunk.  If you’re the parent of a teen, then you have problem fretted over whether or not they’re being safe behind the wheel. The truth is that most teens take unnecessary risks (and many adults as well).  Studies have shown that 11% of distracted driving accidents among teenagers were fatal.  The National Highway Transportation...

Hot Weather; Hot Vehicles Summertime and the living’s easy.  While the heat may be nice when you are taking a dip in the pool, it’s not great for your car.  Even with regular maintenance, things can go wrong and your vehicle can go from maintaining a safe temperature, to overheating really quickly. If you notice the temperature creeping up past the safe zone, or if you get an alert on your dashboard that you’re running too hot, will you know...

Damage to Your Own Vehicle Is Often Covered Most accidents can be avoided.  That’s why they’re accidents; a temporary lapse in judgment leads to a costly mistake.  But what happens if you damage your own vehicle and need auto body repairs?  Should you file a claim?  Will that claim even be paid? Most of the time, if you have full coverage, you will be covered if you damage your own vehicle.  Which policy pays, how it pays, and if you...

Auto Detailing is Important for your Vehicle Driving a clean vehicle isn’t just nice, it’s important to remain safe on the road.  But life happens and sometimes our rigs can get a bit dirty without us finding the time to ensure they are clean.  That’s why it’s even more important to schedule your regular auto detailing. The issue, however, is how often do we need to have them detailed?  Is it enough to just wash and vacuum out the interior...

How to not Get Run Over At some point in your life, you’re going to run into car troubles.  It might be as minor as a flat tire, or as major as a blown engine.  Regardless of what incapacitates your vehicle, you want to make sure that you can get things fixed up without being involved in an accident that will lead to auto body repairs as well as mechanical repairs. Here are the five steps to take when you’re...

Have a Dent?  Let’s Fix It! Throughout the year, your vehicle will get dents and dings.  From doors smacking into it in the parking lot, to rocks thrown up on the highway, to rogue baseballs from the neighborhood kids; it will eventually happen.  Dent repair in Billings is usually best to get done in the summer. Dents and dings can often be put off for a little while (unless the paint is cracked, chipped, or otherwise damaged).  Because you can...

Plan Accordingly when You Travel Montana has some breathtaking scenery.  A lot of it can be discovered without ever leaving your vehicle.  From the Beartooth Pass to the winding roads along the Yellowstone River, there’s a scenic drive for everyone. But before you get out there and start driving, make sure that you are prepared.  Some of the roads are dangerous.  In fact, Montana ranks 6th on the most dangerous places to drive (in part due to our overwhelmingly rural...

Not All Damage is from a Collision Here at Big Sky Collision Center, we specialize in fixing body damage.  While collisions cause the majority of the damage to your vehicle, there are other ways that your vehicle can be damaged that don’t involve a wreck.  Fortunately, the majority of them are preventable. We have rounded up the top causes of vehicle damage, and want to share with you how you can keep your vehicle looking great. Park Farther Away One...

What if an Employee is Efficient but Difficult? There are all sorts of personality types in this world.  There are the overly bubbly to the silent and stoic ones.  But we have all learned not to judge a book by its cover, and we know that the outward actions aren’t necessarily an indicator of spirit. But how do you deal with those people that are hard to deal with, but they’re not bad employees or members?  They are a little...

Genuine Parts Will Always Perform Better Here at Big Sky Collision Center, our goal is to make sure that you are safe on the roads.  That is why we want to use OEM parts (which stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer parts) whenever possible.  They have been specifically designed for your vehicle. When you are modifying, updating, or fixing your own vehicle, you have a lot of choices.  A quick search can bring in a whole bunch of results that would...