Making Estimating More of an Exact Science.

We all understand that an estimate is just that.  It is a “guess-timate” of the final cost of something.  While we don’t expect it to be precise, we do want it to reflect something close to the final cost.  Now, with the Mitchell Estimating System auto body repair shops can make as perfect of an estimated final cost as there is.

What does the Mitchell System do for the shop?

1.  It creates an estimate that is reliable and accepted throughout the industry.

2.  It is easy to connect with customers.

3.  It avoids costly errors.

4.  It gives the shop access to the recommended parts that will be needed for the repair.

The bottom line is…The Mitchell System is the state of the art in auto body repair.  You know who is proud to feature that system?  It is the 70+ year old auto body shop located at 7536 W, Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park…Arrow Body and Fender…that’s who!  Having the right people and the right equipment is what it’s all about.  Call Arrow Body and Fender at (708) 456-9424.

 

Lilac Time in Lombard, IL - May 1-19th

Lilac Time in Lombard, IL - May 1-19th

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Lilacia Park is open daily from dawn to dusk. There is no fee for entrance into the park. However, pre-registration and/or a fee may be required for certain special events.

 

I’ve Been Framed.

This is not a cheesy line from a crime drama.  This is a real-life drama that pertains to damage that your car’s frame may have sustained after a Chicago area accident.  Most of us never even look beneath our vehicles.  The undercarriage is a story unto itself…especially after an auto accident.

The traditional method of assembling a car or truck is called body-on-frame construction by definition.  This process starts with an underlying frame, then the vehicle’s body goes on top of that.  Just about all modern passenger vehicles, except for trucks, and some vans and SUVs, have evolved from body-on-frame to unibody construction.

Knowing your vehicle’s frame and having seen thousands of them over the decades is just another reason why you should trust Arrow Body and Fender for auto collision repairs in Chicagoland.  Arrow Body and Fender is located at 7536 W. Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park and they invite you to come by and see the shop or call ahead at (708) 456-9424.

Talk About Sticker Shock!

There are many things that make one gasp.  Sticker shock is one of America’s great maladies.  When you have a fender bender and see the cost to repair it that can be one of them!  It helps to have an understanding of what a car bumper is.  Today’s bumpers are an integrated component of the vehicle and perform far more functions than just protecting the body from damage.

Here are some of the labor components that are involved –

1.  Lights.  They are wired to the bumper and must be replaced in many cases.

2.  Trim.  Today’s bumper usually has several trim pieces.

3.  Warning systems.  In this era, you often find them in bumpers.

4.  Air Intakes.  In some modern models a cold air intake is featured.

Trust and believe that after 70+ years of repairing vehicles all over Chicagoland, Arrow Body and Fender has seen the evolution of the automobile fender.  They come in often with unique challenges.  Arrow Body and Fender will offer the best price around with top quality work.  Visit them at 7536 W. Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park.  Or call ahead for an appointment at (708) 456-9424.

In Like a Lion…Out Like a Lamb.

Don’t count on it, Chicagoland.  March does not conform to the standard expectation.  As spring approaches what should we expect?  Well morning lows should be around freezing on average (if there is such a thing as average around here) while afternoon highs should rise into the fifties.  Not bad, not bad at all.

Here may be the problem.  Chicago area roads are liable to ice over during the night making driving conditions problematic at best.  The truth is, over the years we have experienced temperatures in the single digits.  The thermometer has even gone as high as 88 degrees.  Put away your swimsuit and stay out of Lake Michigan for now!

The reason we bring this up is that you may need us before March has run its course.  Perhaps you were driving on a previously clear, clean road one day, then overnight that road froze over and made driving very hazardous.  If you have collision damage, please remember the name Arrow Body and Fender at 7536 W. Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park.  Call (708) 456-9424.

Chicago St. Patrick’s Day 2019

Chicago St. Patrick’s Day 2019

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"The river, the beer, clothing, scrambled eggs, desserts—it all turns green in Chicago on St. Patrick’s Day. The festivities are everywhere—early morning barcrawls, Irish parades, brunches and more. Whether you choose to join in or avoid it, we’ll give you all the details on how the city will be affected."

It’s Pothole Season.

Whoopie, it’s that time of year again!  Winter snow and ice give way to big, fat, nasty, potholes around the highways and byways of Chicagoland.  Last March the city announced in that it would resurface well over 100 miles of potholes, but in truth that would not even put a dent in the problem.

This spring should be no exception.  Over the first two months of 2018 there were no less than 11,706 pothole complaints!  That was an increase of nearly 15% over 2017.  You can be sure that the percentage is unlikely to go down in 2019.  Chicago area drivers can file a claim to recoup some of the costs that come from damaging one’s vehicle due to a pothole.

Do your research if your vehicle has come out on the wrong end of a Chicagoland pothole.  Then, let us help you get your car back on the road running as well as ever.  We are Arrow Body and Fender.  We have been fixing pothole damage caused to Chicago vehicles for many decades from our shop at 7536 W. Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park.  Call us at (708) 456-9424.