Some Will Tell You, We Can’t Do That Here.

You never want to hear those words.  You go to your bank seeking a safety deposit box and they say, “We can’t do that here.”  You go to the dentist to have a tooth pulled and they say, “We can’t do that here.”  You ask your landscaper to trim the trees on your land and they say, “we can’t do that here.”  It is all very frustrating!

When you have to take your vehicle into the shop for autobody repair and there are some mechanical repairs that need to be made you need the peace of mind that comes with knowing that shop will repair all collision and mechanical related damage.  No one wants to take their vehicle to two or more shops to get the work done!

At Arrow Body and Fender, we pride ourselves in being able to do the ENTIRE job if it is doable.  Usually it is.  Our founder, Joe Bellocchio Sr., founded this company more than 70 years ago on the premise that we would become Chicagoland’s full-service body shop.  You may visit our facility located at 7536 W. Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park or call (708) 456-9424.

Your Chicago Restaurant Week 2019 cheat sheet

Your Chicago Restaurant Week 2019 cheat sheet

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January 25th - Feb 7th

This year, nearly 400 restaurants are participating in the 12th annual event, which can quickly overwhelm if you don't know where to start.

 

Put on the Brakes…There’s Black Ice Ahead.

That sounds familiar in the dead of winter around Chicago, doesn’t it?  When you do, the results are often not what you hoped for.  Black ice is a “slippery slope” to say the least and a fender bender is likely in your future if you encounter a patch of it on Chicagoland roads.  We are here to help if it comes to that.

Many times, bumpers are replaced instead of repaired, as even low speed impacts can cause serious damage.  Most modern bumpers are made up of a structural support section, a shock absorbing foam section, and a plastic cover.  The good news is, if you do not have much damage, you may only need to replace the cover.

Check with your insurance.  It may cost more to repair the bumper with a claim considering the deductible than for us to fix the bumper and get you back on the road quickly as good as new.  Please come into our body shop located at 7536 West Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park for a free estimate.  If you want to call ahead that number is (708) 456-9424. 

The Ultimate Guide to New Year’s Eve in Chicago

The Ultimate Guide to New Year’s Eve in Chicago

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"To absolutely no one’s surprise, there is A LOT to see and do this New Year’s Eve in Chicago."

Christmas 1945.

In case you blinked at that headline, it is a rather popular topic.  It is actually the title of a book written by Don Bracken.  It was America’s first Christmas after the horrors of WWII.  With the troops coming home, America “lit up”.  President Harry Truman set a precedent by declaring a four-day weekend for government workers.

Loved ones who had not been seen for as much as four years were home or on the way. The Army and Navy initiated "Operation Magic Carpet," sending tens of thousands of soldiers, sailors and Marines to separation points in Europe and the Pacific, then launched "Operation Santa Claus" to get Americans home by plane, train, ship or anything else that moved.

It was at this time that our late patriarch Joe Bellocchio Sr. returned from the South Pacific having served in the Army.  See his strikingly handsome post-war photo on our website under the history tab at www.arrowbodyandfender.com.  It has been well over 70 years, but Arrow Body and Fender continues to serve Chicagoland from our shop located at 7536 W. Grand Ave. in Elmwood Park.  Merry Christmas from our family to yours. 

Winter Break Programs and Activities

Winter Break Programs and Activities for Kids!

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"Plan ahead for when the magic of the holidays wears off and register your children for the Park District’s winter break camps and activities."

 

Freedom to Choose.

Those words pop up a lot these days.  Usually, the topic is not auto body collision repair, but it applies there too!  After an accident you file a claim with your insurance company.  Often, insurance companies and body shops disagree over repairs.  Your insurance company has their own preferred body shops that they will insist that you go to.

Remember this…it is NOT in the insurance company’s best interest to put an unsafe car back on the road leading to another claim.  Commonly the two will disagree about the quality of the parts that are being used, the cost of those parts, how long the repairs should take, as well as the rate that labor is being charged.

If you have become comfortable with Arrow Body and Fender as your father and your father’s father did then you should stick with a friend to get your vehicle back on the road better than ever.  Insist on Elmwood Park auto body shop Arrow Body and Fender EVERY time.  Just call ahead at (708) 456-9424.