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 […]
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 […]
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Airbags But Were Afraid to Ask
Hidden within the body of your vehicle, airbags are a pretty impressive component in your car’s safety system. Drivers and passengers both have a much higher chance of surviving a crash when airbags deploy. Although we hope they remain safely tucked away for you, here are some good facts to know about those sophisticated safety […]
Safe Travels over Thanksgiving
A commonly misunderstood statistic about Thanksgiving driving is that the roads are busiest the Wednesday before and the Sunday after Turkey Day. However, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports that Thanksgiving Day itself is busier than the day before for drivers. For the return drive home, Thursday through Sunday are all about equal in the […]
Actually, There’s No Excuse for Not Using Your Turn Signal
A few years ago, the Society of Automotive Engineers made headlines with one dramatic and surprising statement: the failure to use turn signals presents a more pressing safety risk than distracted driving. Here’s how they arrived at this conclusion: by observing a total of 12,000 lane-changing and turning vehicles. Of these 12,000 vehicles, 25% didn’t […]