Hammer's Autoworks

Summer heat does a number on your tires. Hot pavement raises tire pressure and increases the risk of a blowout, which can send a vehicle out of control in an instant. Check your tire pressure regularly during these warm months and keep an eye out for worn tread. It is a small habit that helps you avoid a serious accident.

Been in a collision? Here is what to do. First, make sure everyone is safe and move out of traffic if you can. Take photos of the damage and the scene, exchange information, and contact your insurance company. Then remember this: the choice of repair shop is yours, not your insurer's. You have the right to bring your vehicle to the shop you trust.

AI is everywhere right now. People are using it to write emails, plan vacations, and yes—navigate auto body repairs and claims after a collision. It makes sense. After an accident, you’re stressed, you’re confused, and you want answers fast. AI feels like a quick solution. Some are even asking AI which shop to take their car to.

That last one is worth pausing on. Because when it comes to your vehicle, your safety, and your insurance claim, “quick” doesn’t always mean “right.” Here’s an honest look at where AI can genuinely help you after an accident—and where relying on it could cost you.

AI and Auto Body Repair: What It Can and Can't Do - Hammer’s Autoworks AI tools have real blind spots when it comes to auto body claims—including how they recommend repair shops. Here's what drivers need to know.

The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest and most dangerous times to be on the road. More traffic and more celebrating mean more risk. Give yourself extra following distance, stay alert for impaired drivers, and never get behind the wheel after drinking. We want every neighbor to make it home safely this weekend.