Success Blog

Difficult Goals Lead to Satisfaction When you’re feeling down, science says that you should set small goals.  Even the simplest goals, such as making yourself breakfast, have been shown to improve one’s mood and lift you up from feelings of low self-worth.  For those that are in a leadership position, you likely have to set goals every day.  You have a checklist that you tick through; accomplishing small goals isn’t the problem.  The problem is that you don’t seem to...

How to Travel Safely with Animals Hitting the open road for the summer holidays is basically an American tradition.  But millions are left with the dilemma: kennel the pup, or bring it with?  If you’re one of the many that decide to bring your dog along with you, this post is for you!  At Big Sky Collision Center we want to make sure that you’re safe on the road with no crashes, so heed these warnings so everyone arrives safely....

Most Accidents are Caused by Human Error Accidents happen.  That’s why they’re called accidents.  However, many safety specialists believe that motor vehicle accidents should be renamed to motor vehicle crashes or wrecks.  The reason: the vast majority of them are preventable. What are the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes?  How can you minimize your chances of being involved in a wreck?  Here are the top causes of crashes; the ways to minimize your chances of getting in a wreck...

My Car Stinks!  How to Fix It When you get into your new vehicle, you take a deep breath.  It’s delightful, isn’t it?  That new car smell appeals to us on a few different levels.  The materials haven’t broken down yet, so they smell the way they should.  The vehicle isn’t dirty, so no off-scents are wafting about.  And a new car smells new, so we associate that smell with something nice, clean, fresh, and new. A couple months later,...

Prevention is Easier than Hail Damage Repair It’s still hail season here in Billings, Montana.  And that means every thunderstorm that rolls through the area carries with it the risk of damage to our vehicles and homes.  There’s not a whole lot you can do to prevent hail damage to your home, aside from using higher quality roofing and siding materials.  But there are a few steps that you can take to prevent damage to your vehicles. Most storms come...

Protect your Car and Family with Tinted Windows Many new vehicles come with tinted windows.  These tinted windows do more than just help shield you from the sun.  They can make your vehicle safer, and more pleasant to ride in. As your choice for auto body repair in Billings, we want to make sure that you have the safest and most comfortable ride possible.  Here are 7 reasons that you will want to have your windows tinted, or buy a...

Red Vehicles Cost More to Insure… Right? Nearly every new driver hears it.  Almost all experienced drivers know it.  And a recent poll shows that about half of Americans believe it.  That is, the rumor that red cars cost more to insure.  The truth is, however, that the color of the car doesn’t matter.  Insurance rates are determined by a variety of factors. So how did the red cars cost more to insure myth get started?  It could actually have...

Your Right to Choose Protects You After an accident, you have a lot on your mind.  Who wouldn’t!?!  Unfortunately, it means that you may make decisions in the heat of the moment that have lasting impacts.  We are talking about choosing the wrong auto body repair shop.  While most of the shops in Billings are awesome; most will do excellent work; there are always those that cut corners. Along with your right to choose, you get the right to receive...

When You Have to Stand Out from the Rest Have you ever wondered the difference between those who seem to excel without trying, and those who are solidly in the middle?  From the outside it looks like they just happen to be in the right place at the right time.  Everything just goes their way… right? Actually, there is a ton of work that goes into what they do behind the scenes.  We only see the outcome, but we don’t...

Is it Okay to Wait for Auto Body Work? Accidents are never convenient.  When they do happen, especially if you’re found to be at fault, there is a financial impact that you may not be able to handle at the moment.  So can you wait to have the repairs done to your vehicle? The answer depends on what damage has been done, if you plan to use the vehicle while waiting, and a few other factors.  As the best auto...