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How to Identify the Right Problem Peter Drucker once said, “There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.”  Simple words that many of us fail to take to heart.  We pour our time, effort, and energy into things that don’t matter; and then we wonder why we don’t progress.   Here at Big Sky Collision Center, our goal is to train leaders.  The result is that we become the best auto body...

How Bad is it to Hit one of Them? They’re more common in the spring, but they happen whenever the weather changes.  We’re talking potholes.  As the streets age and crumble, they get more and more common.  And they cause a lot of damage! So what happens if you hit one?  What happens when there is damage that you can’t see?  Here’s what you should be aware of, and how to respond when you have suffered at the hands of...

Should Needs to Find Its Way Out There’s a word that is part of our everyday vocabulary that is quite overused.  If you read the title, and the heading, you probably know what it is: should. You likely use it more often than you care to admit.  You end up shoulding yourself, when you shouldn’t be. What is shoulding?  Why does this word need to go?  If you’re intent on progressing as a leader, should doesn’t have as prominent of...

Pros and Cons of Minor Body Repairs The bumpers on your vehicle are aptly named.  They’re designed to “bump” into things without causing major damage to the rest of the vehicle.  Of course nobody would go around bumping into things on purpose, especially with most modern vehicles having a bumper that is stylistically integrated with the rest of the car. Since their purpose is to take the initial impact, and deflect damage that could otherwise cause some serious issues, do...

What You Need to Know and Do If you have ever been in an accident, then you know the feeling.  The adrenaline is going, so you’re not sure yet if you’re hurt.  When you discover that you’re in one piece, you’re flustered and can’t think clearly.  These are the times you need a specific plan in place, so that you don’t have to think, you just set it in motion. This is the perfect time to let Big Sky Collision...

Why Auto Paint Color is Important Research shows us that the color of your vehicle is important, but not really in the way that you may think.  The bulk of the importance is attached to personal preference: what do you like the best?  But when it comes to safety, keeping your vehicle clean, and resale value, there are some important aspects to keep straight. Resale Value of Paint Colors One of the biggest aspects in choosing a vehicle is how...

Peeling Paint has a Few Causes Your car’s paint isn’t just there to look good; it protects the vehicle from the elements.  So when the paint starts to chip, fade, or peel, it can be irritating to say the least.  But why is this happening?  And what can you do about it? If you recall from our last post, the paint is actually three layers: the primer, the paint, and the clear coat.  Different causes of paint damage and failure...

Swirl Marks in the Paint Happen Have you ever spent an hour or two really cleaning up your rig?  You vacuum it out, throw out those old Taco Bell wrappers, clean the windows until you can’t even tell the glass is there.  You wash the exterior, then give it the old spit polish.  You step back and admire your handiwork only to realize that something looks funny.  Upon inspection, you notice the paint has swirl marks.  You’re certain that you...

When to Ignore; When to Replace Driving on our Montana roads, you’re likely to get a rock thrown up onto your windshield a time or two.  It happens to everyone at some point, and generally speaking the hit isn’t direct, and glances off with little more than a loud smack.  But what happens when it chips or cracks your windshield? There’s a little bit that we have to dive into here.  And as we strive to be the best auto...

Stay Alert; Stay Safe While Fall Driving in Montana Driving in Montana can be a bit precarious.  Each season brings about unique hazards that you must pay attention to.  Fall driving in Montana can be especially dangerous. As the best auto body repair shop in Billings, we are striving to make sure that you have great information to keep you safe on the road.  And remember, if anything does happen to your vehicle, bring it to Big Sky Collision Center...