When Someone Hits Your (Parked) Car
You’re minding your own business, going about your day, and return your car only to discover a scratch, ding, or dent that wasn’t there when you parked. In circumstances like this, we can only hope that the person accountable would have been good enough to leave a note with their contact information. Unfortunately, that is […]
Common Hazards to Car Paint
There are, unfortunately, a lot of substances that can damage your car paint. Many are easy to repair, others are not. Here are a few of the irritants that can cause damage, and what to do if they come in contact with your vehicle. Brake Fluid Non-silicone-based brake fluid can act like paint thinner and […]
When a Tornado Strikes (Your Car)
Contending with tornado season is part in parcel for the Ozarks. High winds, stormy skies, and the blare of the siren—you’re probably not thinking about your car as you head for your basement or hall closet, but once the storm has passed and you discover your car was a casualty, what then? Before you call […]
Questions to Ask Your Auto Body Shop
Don’t be fooled—there are auto body shops out there that will fix your car FAST, but FAST isn’t always a good thing. In fact, when it comes to something as complex and important as your car, FAST repairs can be very, very bad, both in terms of your safety and the safety of other motorists, […]
All About Paintless Dent Repair
Paintless dent repair (or PDR) is a viable option for minor dents, whether from hail, road debris, or other small dings or creases that occur over the life of the vehicle. While we definitely wouldn’t recommend it in all scenarios, paintless dent repair is a service Hammer’s Autoworks offers and one we’re pleased to discuss […]
Understanding Shop Certifications
Hammer’s Autoworks is very proud of its certifications. We are an OEM Certified Shop and I-CAR Gold Certified. That means a lot to us, but unless you’re in the autobody repair business, it likely doesn’t mean all that much to you. However, when the day arrives that you find yourself in need of auto body […]
Safe Driving Tips for Fall
How could the most beautiful season in the Missouri Ozarks be dangerous for drivers? Without the icy roads of winter or blinding rainstorms of summer, can we not just cruise along and enjoy the beautiful views of fall’s changing leaves? While the season offers great natural beauty and pleasant temperatures, there are a few things […]
Safe Travel with Pets
Grab Fido’s traveling gear, and let’s get your car road trip ready! This year may go down in history as the most popular year for road trips yet! A new study by a vacation rental company in South Carolina, Twiddy & Company reveals that a full 72% of vacationing Americans will be ditching plane trips, […]
How a Seemingly Minor Front-End Fender Bender Can Lead to Major Problems Down the Road
Whether someone has accidentally bumped into your vehicle, or you’ve been the one doing the rear-ending, there are a number of things that may have happened to either or both vehicles that deserve attention. Even if it looks like nothing—sometimes, especially if it looks like nothing. Save yourself from some potentially significant problems and expenses […]
Protocols to Protect Customers Amidst COVID-19 Coronavirus
On an almost hourly basis, new facts about the unprecedented pandemic of the COVID-19 Coronavirus are revealed. Our nation’s leadership is working in cooperation with other global leaders and scientists from the U.S. and around the world to determine the best protocols for halting the wave of this dangerous disease. Hammer’s is committed to following […]