In celebration of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s 50th anniversary, a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air was crashed into a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. 

See how far automobile saftey has come in 50 years. 

Click the CRASH link below.  Please note there is no sound for the video.

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What is Paintless Dent Repair?

Paintless dent repair (PDR), also known as “paintless dent removal”, is a collection of techniques for removing minor dents and dings from the body of your motor vehical.  A wide range of damage can be repaired using PDR.

The most common practical use for PDR is the repair of hail damage, door dings, minor body creases, and minor bumper indentations. The techniques can also be applied to help prepare the damaged panel for paint. Such applications are referred to as “push to paint”, or “push for paint”.

Limiting factors for a successful repair using PDR include the flexibility of the paint, and the amount the metal has been stretched by the damage incurred. Hence, often extremely sharp dents and creases may not be repairable – at least not without painting afterwards.

The most common methods of paintless dent repair utilize metal rods and body picks to push the dents out from the inner side of the body panel being repaired. Also, glue may be used from the outside of the panel to pull the dents out. In either case, fine-tuning of the repair often involves “tapping” down the repair to remove small high spots, making the surface flat. Paintless Dent Repair may be used on both aluminum and steel panels.

Fluorescent lighting, or in some cases a light-reflection board, is used to see the shadows created by the deformation of the dent. This is an important aspect of the repair process. Without a Paintless Dent Repair light board or reflector board, the fine detail of the process is unseen, and the technician cannot locate their tool specifically and cannot remove the damage accurately. The process of Paintless Dent Repair requires a technician to specifically push exact locations of metal to a precise height, which can only be witnessed with use of a PDR reading instrument, such as a Paintless Dent Repair reflector board or Paintless Dent Repair light.

We have Enterprise Car Rental on-site to make your experience quick and easy.   If you have any questions, would like to reserve a car or need to speak to an Enterprise Representative please call them at 402.334.9219.

Don’t know anything about  Enterprise?  They are an extended family of more than 65,000; a world-class company with homegrown roots. They have built the largest rental car company in North America — customer by customer, car by car from the ground up. But their number one goal has never been to be the biggest; they simply work hard to be the best.

Texting while driving is equivalent to having FOUR alcohol drinks.  Four.  Would you get into the car with your kids after having four glasses of wine?

Watch this Oprah Show clip. 

Great Plains Auto Body wants to encourage you to take the Oprah “No Phone Zone” Pledge.  Make your car a no phone zone.  Beginning right now, do your part to help put an end to distracted driving by not texting or using your phone while driving. Pledge to make a difference.  Sign up here.

The first recall, “Floor Mat Entrapment,” regards the potential for an unsecured or incompatible driver’s floor mat to interfere with the accelerator pedal and cause it to get stuck in the wide-open position.

The second recall, “Pedal,” is being conducted because there is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position.

Is your vehicle affected?

Click on your vehicle:

• 2005-2010 Avalon
• 2009-2010 RAV4
• 2007-2010 Camry
• 2008-2010 Sequoia
• 2009-2010 Corolla
• 2005-2010 Tacoma
• 2008-2010 Highlander
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2009-2010 VENZA
• 2004-2009 Prius

If you have additional questions or concerns that have not been addressed here, please contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. The Toyota Customer Experience Center hours are: Mon.–Fri. 5:00 am-6:00 pm PST, Sat. 7:00 am-4:00 pm PST.  www.toyota.com

Mercedes-Benz Twin Turbo 5.5-liter V8,

Ferrari Hy-KERS Hybrid Concept,

Lexus CT 200h,

Citroen Survolt Concept,

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid,

Volvo S60,

Volkswagen Polo GTI,

Saab 9-5,

Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Concept,

Audi A8 Hybrid

To read the article in full:  click here and happy dreaming!

MSN analyses gas prices each night, giving you the most updated price on gas to plan.  Start your planning!

To thank the community for allowing us to serve them for so many years we welcomed back customers and hosted a giant celebration. The event featured its “Auto Body for Tiny Bodies” program with a booster seat giveaway and installation, as well as family activities such as face painting and exposure to fire trucks and other safety vehicles. Oh and let’s not forget the money machine!

Great Plains also actively participates with these community entities:
• Downtown Omaha, Inc.
• Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce

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Here are a few of our most Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any other questions or need further clarification, do not hesitate to call — we would love to help you out.

1. Do I need an appointment to get an estimate? Can you give me one over the phone?

2. How long will it take to fix my car?

3. How will you work with my insurance company?

4. Will the final bill be the same as the estimate?

5. What kind of guarantee do you have?

6. Do you provide a rental while my car is in for repair?

7. Where is my car kept while it is being worked on? Will it be left outside overnight?

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1. Do I need an appointment to get an estimate? Can you give me one over the phone?

Just come by at your convenience anytime from 9am-12am and 1pm-5pm. We are open from 7:30-6:00 Monday-Friday. Because every accident is different, it’s better for us to look at the car before making any decisions.

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2. How long will it take to fix my car?

When you come in for an estimate, your estimator will give you a good idea about how long your repair will take and when we can get you in.

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3. How will you work with my insurance company?

We have a great relationship with insurance companies! In most cases, they don’t even have to look at your car before we do. If you have any questions feel free to ask us about our relationship with your company.

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4. Will the final bill be the same as the estimate?

As always, we do the best we can to estimate the amount of damage before repairs begin. However, there is a reason it is called an “estimate.” During the process, it is not uncommon to find damage that was not apparent during the initial estimate (damage underneath the bumper etc). Any difference will be worked out with your insurance company (they are aware of this common occurrence and have standard procedures for the issue, called a “supplement”). In an insurance situation, you will only be responsible for your deductible, or if it’s the other party’s insurance, you will not be responsible for paying for the claim. If you were not going through an insurance company, we will do our best to keep you updated regarding additional damage we may run across and will discuss how you would like to proceed at that point.

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5. What kind of guarantee do you have?

We offer a life-time warranty on the work we do. We can provide you a copy of the warranty when you come in.

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6. Do you provide a rental while my car is in for repair?

First, check with your insurance company to see what kind of coverage they offer. They may have limitations on the daily amount etc. If you were not at fault in the accident, you are entitled to a rental car at the other insurance company’s expense. You may want to set up a rental through them. In any case, we can help you set up a rental through Enterprise Rent-A-Car which is located on site.

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7. Where is my car kept while it is being worked on? Will it be left outside overnight?

We pull all the cars we are repairing inside the building each night.

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