Miracle Workers Auto Collision Center

This weekend we honor the brave citizens who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we cherish every day. We hope everyone has a very happy Memorial Day.

We’d like to wish everyone a very happy New Year! No matter what your New Year’s resolutions may be, here’s to a year filled with plenty of joy, prosperity, and new adventures.

With the winter weather we are experiencing a police officer may not always be available to come to an accident scene. Feel prepared if it happens:

If you find yourself in a car accident and the police are unable to come to the scene, it’s important to remain calm. First, ensure everyone is safe and move to a secure location if possible. Gather information from everyone involved, including names, contact details, and insurance information. Take photos of the scene, vehicle damage, and any relevant road conditions. If there are witnesses, be sure to get their statements and contact information. Contact the responsible insurance company as soon as you can. At Miracle Workers Auto Collision Center, we’re here to help guide you through the next steps with insurance and ensure a smooth process to get your vehicle repaired and back on the road.

4 Tips for Driving Safely at Night

As the nights grow longer, you may find yourself driving in the dark more frequently. This can increase your risk of an accident that requires a trip to a body shop, but there are a few simple actions you can take to stay safe. Below is more information about how to alter your driving habits so that you do not have an accident.

How to Increase Nighttime Driving Safety

1. Be Aware of Lighting

Quick changes in lighting are temporarily blinding, especially at night. Never look directly into another vehicle’s headlights. When driving in two-way traffic, angle your gaze away from oncoming headlights, and toward the side of the road. Watch the lane markings to the right to keep the car on track.

Also, check the aim of your headlights before driving so that they don’t interfere with other drivers. You should do this after any bulb replacements, headlight installations, or wheel alignments. If you must adjust the headlights, you should simulate the normal operation closely. Do this on level ground. Different manufacturers have different guidelines for headlight measurements, so check the owner’s manual for details.

2. Clean the Windshield

Dirt particles on the glass will distort vision. A smudged windshield is especially dangerous during dawn and dusk, since it will catch and reflect the sun in unexpected ways. Regularly clean the windshield with a glass cleaner and microfiber cloth to remove any debris. Fill your wiper fluid reservoir and ensure that the blades don’t smear or streak. This will ensure your windshield remains clean even while driving.

3. Reduce Speeds

Low visibility situations lead to overdriving. This happens when the stopping distance to avoid a hazard is greater than the visible road. Typically, headlights can only illuminate obstacles 150 to 250 feet in front of the vehicle, but a car traveling at 60 miles per hour needs 300 feet to stop.

Abrupt animal crossings in the dark are a frequent cause of visits to body shops. However, slowing down can provide more stopping distance so that you avoid these accidents. Typically, you should drive up to 10 mph slower than normal during the dark.

4. Monitor Fatigue

Tiredness lowers your ability to focus and increases reaction time to hazards. If you start feeling tired, the safest method is to pull over and rest or change drivers. Attempting to combat fatigue through loud music or caffeine is not effective, as you can still fall asleep.

If your vehicle experiences damage and you are in need of a body shop, contact Miracle Workers Auto Collision Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. We understand that body shop visits can seem complicated and we take pride in supporting our customers throughout the process.

Want to Avoid Trips to the Body Shop? Don't Park Here

In the midst of a hectic day, you might find yourself settling for whatever parking space you find first. However, being careless with your choice could ultimately send you to a body shop with a damaged vehicle. To protect your car and wallet, avoid parking in these three dangerous places.

1. Beneath Trees
As the wind rustles branches and squirrels sprint along the boughs, trees inevitably drop twigs, nuts, and other debris onto the ground below. In bad weather, a branch could even fall. Therefore, if your car is parked underneath, you may see dents and discoloration from these falling objects. If you park under a tree in search of shade, avoid body shop repairs by parking beneath a carport or overhang instead.

2. Near the Grocery Store
Whether you’ve spent the day on your feet or don’t want to get caught in the rain, it’s natural to search for a parking spot closest to the grocery store. Unfortunately, the closer you are to the action, the more likely it is to suffer damage from other drivers hastily parking or pulling out. It also raises the risk of stray carts rolling down the roadway and into your vehicle. Play it safe by parking away from the mayhem and walking a bit further.

3. Near Damaged Vehicles
While even the best of drivers can get into an accident, cars with obvious dents or other injuries should raise a red flag. Neglecting to take their car into a body shop to have the damage fixed could imply a certain lack of care for their vehicle—and subsequently, others’. Therefore, if there is an option, choose a better-maintained car to be your neighbor.

If your car has fallen victim to any of these poor parking spots or any other collision damage, get in touch with Miracle Workers Auto Collision Center. We are dedicated to helping drivers restore their cars to pristine condition after any incident. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.miracleworkersonline.com, or call (402) 474-7355 to make an appointment.