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As a business owner, you may have a fleet of vehicles that you use daily to run and operate your business. If you have a fleet of cars, you may benefit from fleet services. Many auto repair shops and mechanics offer fleet services to help make it easier for business owners to get their cars the repairs and services they need. Here at Suburban Auto Body, we offer fleet services. Here are a few of the benefits of the fleet services that we have to offer.

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It is important to remove any rust that develops on the body of a car, truck or SUV as soon as you spot the rust. This is because rust will continue to spread quickly if it is not removed. And unfortunately, rust can weaken the metal. This can be dangerous as the metal panels on your car are designed to sustain an impact if you are involved in a car accident. If you have a car that is substantially rusted, you may wonder if there are limits to how much rust should and can be removed from a vehicle. Here is some information you will want to know if you are in this position.

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If you are about to turn in your car at the end of the lease, the first thing to do is ask the dealer if there will be any charges for excess "Wear and Tear." Remember that the dealer may waive some damage if you are leasing another car from them.

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When you are looking for an auto body repair shop or collision center for your car following an accident, one of the questions that you should ask is whether the repair shop uses original equipment parts, also known as OEM parts. Unfortunately, most people are not familiar with this term. Getting answers to the questions you have about it will help you understand what OEM parts are and why it is important to find a repair shop that replaces the parts in your car with them.

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What happens if you experience fire damage or smoke damage to your car? Either of these can occur if you have a car in a garage and a house fire breaks out — or if a small fire gets lit inside of your car itself. Smoke damage can even occur if your car is by a large fire, such as a wildfire. All of these things can impact the safety of your vehicle.

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Whether you've been in a serious accident or a fender bender, it can be difficult to determine the actual extent of the damage. Cars are designed to "crumple" when hit in order to protect you and your passengers from impact. Some damage, such as paint damage, is often considered to be cosmetic. Other damage, such as frame damage, is more severe. Of course, the best way to determine whether you have frame damage is to see a professional -- but in the heat of the moment, you might just want to be able to visually assess the problem.

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How long can you wait to have your vehicle repaired? If you have surface damage to your car, it's very easy to decide to put it off -- after all, your car might just get scratched or dinged later on. But there's a difference between things that can be put off and things that need to be fixed immediately. It's often a good idea to at least get a quote for repairs and a professional opinion before making a decision.

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What happens if you're responsible for an accident? Though it can be a frightening experience, it's also important to remember that everyone is human. Accidents happen, and that's why you have insurance. Even when the accident was considered to be your fault, you're still going to have some options available for repair.

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If you have a minor scratch or dent on your car, you may debate whether to have it repaired or removed. Many people do, as auto body repairs can be pricey and these smaller dents and scratches are viewed as cosmetic issues. However, these minor issues may not be as minor as they appear. Here are a few of the reasons why it is important to remove cosmetic scratches and dents from your car.

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There are many hazards that you may encounter while out driving on the road. And unfortunately, many of these hazards can cause damage to your car. Some of the hazards cause damage to the exterior of your car, allowing you to easily see the scratch, ding or dent that occurred. Other hazards cause damage that is hidden or hard to see. If you run over a pot hole, hit a curb, or hit a piece of road debris, such as tire remnants, the underside of your car may be damaged. Since you cannot see the underside, you have to rely on signs that indicate damage was done. Here are a few of the common signs that you need auto body repair after hitting a curb or road debris.

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