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It’s that time of year again. The excitement of warm weather, sunny skies, and summer road trips has arrived! Do you have everything you need to keep your family traveling safe and having fun? Haddock Collision wants you and your family to travel with ease and prepare for any avoidable road trip mishaps that could cost you needless money, time, or frustration. A current… Read more
Memorial Day weekend is the official start to the summer season. This long holiday weekend is known for having an increase in rushing travelers on the road ready to arrive at their appointed destinations. Haddock Collision wants to be sure that if you are driving this weekend that you are prepared for all the unpredictable drivers that may cross your path. According to an… Read more
As a leading Raleigh auto repair shop, we support sustainability in the auto industry. According to the Motor and Equipment Manufactures Association, 10 million vehicles are scrapped each year, but over 76% the materials is recycled. As an auto collision repair shop, we see our fair share of scrapped material, and we do everything we can to recycle these materials. The recycled materials include… Read more
Nobody plans for an automobile accident. However, statistics show that a person is, on average, involved in 1 every 13 years. As a leading auto repair shop in Cary, we’re privy to the number of accidents that take place in the Triangle area, and we want you to know how to get the most cost-effective repair possible. Let’s say the average person has being… Read more
Keep your car neat and keep everything in its place. This will eliminate the need to go searching for anything you might need while you’re on the road. Check your mirrors often. Every 5-10 seconds or so, just to be aware of what’s going on around you on the off chance something does happen. Avoid driving at night. The highest percentage of accidents occur… Read more
Even without a recent snowfall, black ice can pose a dangerous problem. Black ice is difficult to detect while driving, is often mistaken for a wet patch and has the tendency to linger on roads in frigid temperatures. During these cold temperatures and especially after rain or snow, be mindful on the roads, looking out for any spots that look even remotely like ice…. Read more
If you’ve been involved in an accident, you may have had an insurance carrier ask for 3 estimates from 3 separate collision repair centers. Many people think this is a requirement for getting an insurance settlement or payout. Fact is, it isn’t! The 3 estimates are used as a money-saving measure, as they will almost always select the estimate with the lowest cost. In… Read more
With winter conditions arriving on area roads, it’s more important than ever to be cautious during wet or snowy conditions. A large amount of accidents are caused by simple mistakes people make while driving in these conditions. Here are some important tips to keep in mind: If rain arrives after a long dry spell, be especially careful. Oil and grease build up on roads… Read more
Parking lot accidents make up 20% of the accidents that occur across the US, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. You may not be moving as fast, but that isn’t a reason to be less vigilant at the wheel. Parking lot accidents don’t usually occur at high speed, so damage is generally minimal. The real issue is that each one of these… Read more
Distracted driving has become a scourge for drivers both young and old. A large proportion of the accidents that cause death and injury in the US result from distracted drivers. Laws are continuing to become more strict across the country, with 39 states having already banned texting while driving a vehicle and some banning cell phone use altogether. In North Carolina, texting while operating… Read more