Success Blog

Be Aware; Arrive Safely It seems that Old Man Winter has finally lost his icy grip on Montana.  After one of the coldest Februaries in history, we are seeing some seasonal temperatures, and the melting of the snow.  With that we have to set aside our winter driving skills, in favor for some that are slightly different. As we progress from winter into spring, it’s important to understand the dangers of driving in Billings, Montana during the weather.  Here’s our...

Watch Out for These Scams from Less-than-Reputable Shops Here at Big Sky Collision, our goal is to be the number one auto body repair shop in the country.  That means letting you know what to watch out for when it comes to getting your vehicle fixed. We have put together a list of the top 5 most common auto body repair scams so you know what to look out for.  Don’t get sucked in by an auto body shop that...

4 Navigation Apps to Help You Travel Summer travel is a way of life for Americans.  Nearly all summer vacations of yesteryear were done on the open road.  As air travel became more practical and affordable, many Americans have opted to fly instead of drive.  However, as air travel costs have gone down dramatically, so has the comfort.  To compensate, we are taking more vacations by car, they don’t last quite as long, and we don’t drive quite as far....

Get Ready for Spring with a Tidy Vehicle According to AAA, the average American spends 17,600 minutes each year in their vehicle.  That’s about 293 hours every year driving to and from work, running errands, going on road trips, and overall just running around.  That’s a lot of hours to spend somewhere that, as Marie Kondo may say, doesn’t spark joy. Think back to when you first got your vehicle.  It did spark joy didn’t it?  But as you got...

When it Comes to Getting in an Accident Vehicle wrecks are going to be bad, no matter what you’re driving.  But when it comes to your safety, the data doesn’t lie.  There are a number of factors that go into vehicle safety, and the data is conclusive that there are situations and vehicles that will provide better safety for you if you’re involved in one. As we strive to be the best auto body repair shop in Billings, we want...

Take the Hassle Out of Collision Repair After a wreck, you have a lot on your mind.  Not the least of which is how you’re going to deal with the repairs being done to your vehicle.  As Big Sky Collision Center strives to be the best auto body repair shop in Billings, we are taking the hassle out of your repairs. Here are a few things you need to know about getting your vehicle restored to factory safety specifications. You...

Drive Safe Well Into Your Golden Years Aging affects us all differently.  Some will be going strong physically and mentally as they approach 100 years old, where others will be unfit to drive before they hit 70.  No matter how you are handling the aging process, it’s important to make sure that you know how to stay safe behind the wheel. There are a number of challenges that elderly drivers face that aren’t there when you’re younger.  Take a proactive...

Auto Detailing is More Work Than You Think As our vehicles age, we often don’t tend to them as much as we should.  Where we once washed and cleaned them weekly, it slips to monthly.  Then to quarterly.  Then a couple times each year.  Finally, we don’t remember the last time we actually spent time cleaning our vehicle. When you finally decide that it’s time to get back into it, you decide to go all out and detail your vehicle. ...

Is Idling Bad for the Engine? Living in Montana, you probably don’t jump into your vehicle in the dead of winter, crank it over, and take off down the road (unless you’re running very late).  Instead, most people will start the vehicle and often go back inside to finish their coffee and gather their things for the day.  Vehicles run better when they’re warmed up first; in fact they need to be warmed up… right? The truth is, not really. ...

Changing Your Mindset Results in Big Advancements As humans, we have been conditioned to believe things automatically.  Some of it is based on past experiences, others are based on what we have been taught.  The idea here is that we don’t have the energy to process decisions on the little things, so our brains automatically make decisions for us.  For instance the alarm goes off, and you automatically slap your hand out to turn it off, and then swing your...