When you sign up for auto insurance, it might feel like you’re taking a responsible step—protecting yourself, your car, and your future. But take a closer look, and it starts to resemble something far less comforting: a high-stakes bet. Because let’s be honest—insurance is, in many ways, like gambling. You’re wagering that somewhere down the…
A rear-end accident occurs when a driver collides with the vehicle directly in front of them from behind. These types of accidents commonly happen at red lights, stop signs, or in congested traffic where vehicles frequently stop and start. While the majority of rear-end collisions occur at low speeds—such as in city traffic or parking…
Did you know that there are 13 car accidents in America every 60 seconds? That means over 6.5 million people will be involved in an auto accident this year! An estimated 42,915 people died in car crashes in 2021, a 10.5% increase from 2020. Accidents cost the economy approximately $474 billion in 2020. Some sobering statistics. These statistics show…
Airbags help save lives, but they also come with certain risks. Airbags automatically inflate in the event of a collision. But they don’t always go off. There’s a reason for that and it has nothing to do with a malfunction. It’s all about the electrical connection between the impact sensor and the air bag. The…
Safety First In the event of a collision, your airbag and seat belt work together to minimize injury. The airbag alone is not enough to prevent you from hitting the windshield or dashboard if you’re sitting in the front seat. Similarly, while a seat belt significantly reduces the risk of serious injury, it does not…
Sharp Auto Body has been in business over 40 years. They’ve seen and heard it all. So what can you learn from them? If you have any questions related to collisions and auto repair, even if you’re using another body shop, call Sharp Auto Body. There’s questions you should be asking before any repairs take…
Although most modern vehicles are designed to make it more difficult to rollover during a crash, certain conditions make rollovers possible in any vehicle, especially more top-heavy models like SUVs, pickups and Jeeps. Here are ways to help prevent a rollover crash: • Perform tire maintenance. Improperly inflated and worn tires impede your ability to…
Shop owner Louie Sharp says to know your values, and strong leadership will follow. No one should wonder how to become a better leader. According to Louie Sharp, owner of Sharp Auto Body in Island Lake, Ill., says everyone is already a gifted leader with different skills, talents, and gifts because everyone is leading somebody,…
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