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October 7, 2013
Three out of four car seats are NOT used correctly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Great Plains Auto Body cares about child […]
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September 30, 2013
We’ve all seen backup cameras in cars. We have heard of airbags and anti-lock brakes, but you’d be amazed at all the technology carmakers are […]
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September 30, 2013
The majority of vehicles today have some version of anti-lock brakes. This safety feature is meant to help you when driving conditions are poor. […]
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September 16, 2013
Well, if anyone is injured, the first thing you need to do is call 911 for emergency assistance. If there are no injuries, call the […]
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September 10, 2013
Great Plains Auto Body celebrates 25 years of dedicated service! Owner Bruce Hansen opened Great Plains Auto Body in November of 1988. Its first location […]
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September 9, 2013
Imagine living in a country where safety glass isn’t required on vehicles. If you can’t imagine why anyone would buy a car without safety glass, […]
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September 2, 2013
We all know the importance of being prepared for a potential tornado or a severe thunderstorm. One of the most common tips we hear is […]
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August 26, 2013
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that underinflated tires resulted in 300,000 accidents per year in America alone. Additionally, studies indicate as many as […]
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August 19, 2013
It was fun to use a Slip N Slide when you were a kid, but as an adult, the last thing you want your car […]
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August 12, 2013
We’ve all heard the beeping sound large trucks make when backing up. The noise is meant to warn you the truck is there. But did […]
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August 7, 2013
Seth Kangas is one of the first people you will meet when you take your vehicle to Great Plains Auto Body. He’s worked at Great […]
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July 29, 2013
Travis Dowling is the manager for Great Plains Auto Body’s Emmet Street branch at 109th and Maple Streets. Travis has been with Great Plains Auto […]
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