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September 16, 2016
You may already dread driving in the snow when winter returns in a few months. But before you panic about that, there’s another major hurdle […]
August 17, 2016
Summer’s not over yet, even though kids are heading back to school and stores have pretty much stopped selling bathing suits and instead have opted […]
August 11, 2016
Your morning commute is about to get a lot busier. Parents will be rushing to get their kids to school, teens will be nervously driving […]
July 14, 2016
Omaha doesn’t deal with heavy traffic comparable to places like Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. But there are certain intersections, like 90th and Dodge, where […]
July 7, 2016
Great Plains Auto Body and its employees frequently donate time and resources to various causes. Owner Joyce Hansen sits on the board of Joseph’s Coat Thrift […]
June 20, 2016
Summer is a great time for road trips. But even the best plans can go south if you don’t prepare properly. Before you head out, […]
June 13, 2016
As the temperature soars outside, you need ways to negate the heat simmering in your parked car. A parked car’s temperature can soar rapidly, but […]
June 9, 2016
A rental can be a lot of fun because it lets you drive a different vehicle than you’re accustomed to. Whether you rent from necessity […]
May 24, 2016
Rain causes problems for drivers, whether it’s a light drizzle or a deluge. Give yourself extra time to reach your destination. That’s important because you […]
May 3, 2016
Of course, the best advice about driving in a hailstorm is “don’t.” But sometimes it’s unavoidable. What should you do if you drive into a […]
April 13, 2016
Great Plains Auto Body Sponsors Run to Remember April 16 “Live Forward! Run to Remember,” a 5k run presented by Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25® […]
March 22, 2016
Buying a vehicle these days is a lot different than it once was. When you walk onto a car lot (assuming you visit a dealership […]