Where Were You Nearly 7 Decades Ago?

Most of you reading this are just chuckling at this point.  You were not even a gleam in mom and dad’s eyes at that point.  Chances are…mom and dad were not even around yet!  The year was 1948.  The Cleveland Indians were world champions…not our beloved Cubbies.  We were prospering as a nation in the aftermath of WWII.

Auto body repair was not anything like it is today.  The number of cars on the road was a fraction of what it is now.  The type of techniques used in that era were so primitive compared to today.  Obviously, an auto body shop did not have the tools or equipment to do the job that they are able to do these days.

That did not deter Joe Bellocchio Sr.  He was back from the war and ready to make a positive impact on the industry from his shop in Elmwood Park.  Now, 69 years later his son Joe Jr. and a truly remarkable staff give you the best in auto body repair in Chicagoland.  Discover that for yourself by calling for a free estimate at (708) 456-9424.

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The Frustration of Not Sticking to an Estimate.

Is there anything more frustrating than a business or person giving you an estimate to have a job done and then changing it at the “moment of truth”?  It has happened to us all.  We just ask for fairness.  Give us your best price and stick to it!  It seems simple, but it takes a certain amount of integrity to do it time after time.

The word “estimate” by its very definition is not an exact science.  It is, however to be as precise as it can be when the final cost of a job is assessed.  In auto body repair, there is something known as the Mitchell System of estimating.  Do yourself a favor and look it up.  You will find that it is extremely customer friendly.

When you find the auto body shop that uses the Mitchell System you probably have found the right one.  Your friends at Arrow Body and Fender swear by it.  When you receive the estimate you will actually understand it!  See for yourself…call Chicagoland’s premier auto body repair shop for seven decades and make an appointment at (708) 456-9424.

The Next Seventy Years of Driving.

There’s a topic that makes the mind wander.  With hybrids and self-driving cars hitting our highways what will driving a car be like in the decades to come?  Will we be behind the wheel at all?  Many experts think not.  There are so many different theories and concepts of what we will look like on the road in the decades to come.

Some are conceiving of cars with rotary propellers that look like helicopters.  This will allow the operator to “fly above” the traffic instead of trying to drive through it.  Welcome to the middle of the 21st century George Jetson.  In many cases, people will be navigating motorized two wheel transportation that is safer and slower than motorcycles with a futuristic design.

The point is this…for the next several decades auto body repair will be necessary.  In 2017 and beyond it will take a real professional with plenty of experience to continue doing the job right.  That is why you would do well to trust the 70 years of quality work that has been done by Arrow Body and Fender.  The next time you need auto body work call them in Elmwood Park at (708) 456-9424.

It’s Pothole Season.

That’s just what we wanted to hear, right?  It’s tough enough around here in the dead of winter, now we have to drive around those mega-potholes that seem to pop up out of nowhere.  It is all too common in Chicagoland during winter driving.  The various suburbs and the city simply do not have the equipment and manpower to keep filling those suckers as quickly as they occur.

The body of your vehicle can take a terrible pounding.  Worst of all, you may not realize the extent of the damage until much later.  This is not like getting into a car accident where the damage is immediately apparent.  You may even want to look into the city helping you with repair bills.  That has happened many times in the Chicago area.

Whatever the case, do not just assume that you survived that recent battle with the dreaded pothole.  Make an appointment at one of Chicagoland’s premier auto body shops.  Arrow Body and Fender has been repairing bodies for 70 Chicago winters.  That’s right…SEVENTY.  Call them for an appointment at their Elmwood Park location (708) 456-9424.

Chicagoland’s Icy Roads.

Is it just me or did it seem like we got hit with winter WAY too early this time?  Before the season was even officially on the calendar we had sub-zero temperatures and several inches of snow.  No one knows for sure what the next two months or so will bring, but one thing is certain, there will be more ice and snow to negotiate on Chicago’s roads.

Many of the surface streets in the suburbs do not get cleared as quickly as the expressways, so be particularly diligent when negotiating those streets.  The only good news is that, generally speaking, drivers are slowing down.  That means when an accident occurs it does not necessarily “total” your vehicle.

If your pride and joy is injured, but not destroyed there is one perfect answer to restore it back to the beauty that it was before the accident.  Your car is part of your family and it needs to not only be road worthy, but looking its best as well.  The answer for nearly seven decades is Arrow Body and Fender.  If Chicagoland’s icy roads get the better of you, please call us for an estimate at our body shop located in Elmwood Park (708) 456-9424.

Detailed Insurance Reports.

Details, details, details.  That is what so much of life is all about.  When we hear that you need to dot every i and cross every t it applies to auto accident insurance claims as well.  When a crash occurs on Chicago’s winter highways, fortunately it is normally not at high speeds because of the driving conditions. That is the good news. 

The bad news is that people tend not to get every minute detail about the damage that has been done to their vehicle.  Then when it comes time to repair ALL of the damage something gets missed.  It may not seem like much at the time, but boy that rattling side view mirror is really annoying and will still need to be replaced with a separate trip.

Arrow Body and Fender of Elmwood Park has seen it time and time again over the last 70 years.  That’s right…70 years!  Joe Bellacchio and his dad saw it on the Studebakers and are seeing it on the hybrids.  No one is thinking ahead to the next time that they need collision repair, but when you do make sure that you get a complete report from your insurance company.  Then call Arrow Body and Fender of Elmwood Park Illinois at (708) 456-9424.