13th Floor Haunted House

13th Floor Haunted House
JOIN THE FUN!!

Wed., Oct. 28, 7 p.m. - Nov. 7

The country’s largest professional haunted house production company comes to Chicago in the form of 30,000 square feet of horror entertainment. 

Beware the Pothole!

We are about to head into pothole season in Chicago.  You know it well as the coming inclement weather starts to render its wear and tear on the busy byways of the city and the suburbs.  Not only to you risk vehicle damage if you hit one, there is a fair chance that you may have a collision trying to avoid a pothole.  Remember to drive defensively and beware of what’s ahead.

• Leave enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you – you will be able to see the oncoming pothole before striking it.

• Always beware of other traffic or pedestrians on the roads before swerving to avoid a pothole.

• Lower your speed on pothole filled roads. More damage can be incurred to a vehicle striking potholes at higher speeds, and effect the handling of your vehicle.

• This is a tough one, but VERY important – DON’T apply the brakes when driving over a pothole. This tilts the vehicle forward and places the amount of stress on the front suspension, which is the first part of the vehicle to strike the pothole.

Sometimes body damage to your car is unavoidable.  Whatever the case may be Arrow Body and Fender Service is standing by to bring your vehicle back and better than ever.  We have been in Elmwood Park serving Chicagoland since 1948.  Your grandfather trusted us and you can too.  Call Arrow Body and Fender at (708) 456-9424.

Refinishing Your Vehicle

During the fall in Chicago you are showing off your vehicle before the salt and the snow wreak havoc on your car’s finish.  Do you want to be the envy of people who see you driving down the road? Of course you do!

At Arrow Body and Fender Service, serving Chicago from their home in Elmwood Park, we want your car’s finish to last.  We use only top of the line DuPont/Axalta refinishing products and do not substitute any product for what's on sale or try to save by using less expensive inferior products. We specialize in collision refinishing.  Your car is your 2nd most precious possession after your home.  It deserves a little TLC.

We have a chromavision color scanner on premises to ensure that your automotive refinish is an exact match to your vehicle’s original color. We provide expert tinting services.  If your beloved vehicle has been compromised in an accident, restore it to its pristine condition.  Call Arrow Body and Fender your Chicagoland choice for auto body repair for nearly 70 years at (708) 456-9424.

Family Weekend Fun!

Family Weekend Fun!
October 10, 11, and 12, 2015
11am - 3pm
The Morton Arboretum

What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident.

It is something that no one wants to contemplate, but we should all be prepared to avoid panic at the accident scene.  If and when you are in an accident there are important things to do at the scene.  You may even want to print out this information and keep it in your glove box.

Never leave the accident scene until it is 100% handled.  If someone involved has injuries YOU could be facing criminal charges for a hit and run.

Check on every driver and passenger immediately instead of focusing on the material damage.  If someone is unconscious or has any sharp pains DO NOT TRY TO MOVE THEM unless an impending hazard requires you to do so.

Follow these next steps…1.) Call the police.  2.) Exchange information.  3.) Talk to witnesses if there are any.  4.) Inform your insurance company, and 5.) Take pictures.

When you have done your due diligence please remember to contact Arrow Body and Fender, your premier Chicago auto body shop at (708) 456-9424.  Your friends at Arrow will get you back on the road as soon as possible.

Berghoff's Oktoberfest in Chicago

Berghoff's Oktoberfest in Chicago
30th Annual Berghoff Oktoberfest, September 16 – 18, 2015 (Wednesday – Friday).
Be part of Chicago’s largest, longest-running Oktoberfest celebration with free daily admission from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., at the John C. Kluczynski Federal Plaza.

Auto Frame Repair

After a car accident the first thing you and your trusted auto body shop need to consider is what is involved in the overall repair of the frame of the vehicle.  Think of it like building a house. You start with the frame and build out. It is imperative that the mechanic you trust does the same with a collision repair job.  If the job is not done correctly additional parts or repairs may be required.

At Arrow Body and Fender we use our Star Liner frame unibody rack to reshape your frame back to its original dimensions - before parts are removed.  Then and only then we confirm that it meets the exact structural dimensions required by the manufacturer.

Remember…start with the frame and work your way from there.  For over 65 years Chicago has trusted Arrow Body and Fender of Elmwood Park.  They have repaired just about every make and model of vehicle over that time and you most certainly can trust them with yours.  Call Arrow Body and Fender at (708) 456-9424.