There’s nothing quite like that new car smell. Rolling off the car lot with a cherry new ride is one of life’s purest pleasures, although showing it off to your friends and coworkers is a close second. And if you’re like most drivers, you’ll make it your mission to baby that ride for as long as possible, parking it far out in parking lots and disallowing snacks and drinks.

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If you were involved in a minor car accident, your car may have a few scratches or a small ding or dent on it. If you are worried about your insurance rates increasing or live a busy life, you may think that the damage is superficial and put off repairing the damage. However, what looks like minor damage may not be so minor and there can be consequences to not fixing it. Here are a three reasons why it is important to get superficial car crash damage repaired right away.

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Although no one wants to get into an accident, most of us will end up involved in a collision eventually if we drive long enough. When you do end up in need of auto body repair, it can be difficult to sort through the process. To make things even more complicated, there are plenty of confusing rumors going around that muddle up the truth of professional collision repair.

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Now that winter is here in full swing in the Twin Cities area, it’s time to start thinking seriously about safe winter driving measures. When the streets get icy or a winter storm rolls in, you’ll need to take extra steps to keep everyone in and around your vehicle safe. Just taking a few extra steps and planning ahead can mean the difference between safe winter driving and disaster.

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It’s that time of year again here in the Twin Cities. As the holidays wrap up and we move into the coldest part of winter, it’s time to start thinking about whether you should put winter tires on your vehicle.

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When you live in or around in the Twin Cities metro area, potholes and rough roads are a necessary evil, especially during the winter months. All of that tough driving can take its toll on your vehicle, leaving your car in less than its best condition. And unfortunately, driving with poor alignment can lead to a whole host of problems that end up costing you or even shortening the lifespan of your vehicle if they’re not addressed.

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With holiday shopping on the to-do list, most of us are spending more time in our cars than usual these days. While you’re out rushing around town getting something for everyone on your holiday shopping list, the last thing you need is unexpected car trouble. But if you back out of a parking space and see a dark spot on the ground, you may have an oil leak to contend with, and fixing it fast is important.

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With the end of the year right around the corner, it’s a good time to take a look at your auto insurance coverage. At Suburban Auto Body in Minnesota, we know all too well the importance of having the right auto insurance policy when you need auto bodywork.

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At Suburban Auto Body, we tend to see Minnesota drivers when they’re having a rough time. Maybe they were rear-ended while they were driving in traffic, or perhaps they ended up with hail damage during an unseasonal storm. But no matter what their car is in the shop for, having the right insurance coverage policy can lessen the blow.

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No matter how careful you are when you’re driving, acquiring a dent in your vehicle is still possible, especially if you spend much time driving around the Twin Cities. Even if you park your car all the way out at the very edge of the parking lot, your savvy is no match for careless drivers who park near next to you and then slam their doors into your car.

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