Safety
Seat Back Failure Takes the National Stage
Over the past few years, several instances of front car seats failing during collisions have severely injured and even killed children riding in back seats, usually sitting behind a parent operating the vehicle. Audi was recently found liable in a Texas court to the tune of over $100 when, during a rear end collision, a…
Read MoreMD to Combat Distracted Driving
You have probably already seen to signs on I-95 urging folks to pull over to a rest stop when sending text messages. Maybe you have seen the commercials on television too. Either way, the point has been made that the state of Maryland is raising awareness about distracted driving. According to Maryland State Police and AAA,…
Read MoreCrash Safety Ratings – What’s the Deal?
There are two main organizations that offer crash testing data and ratings for new cars. You have likely heard of both of them, but what is the difference between the two and which is better? The IIHS or Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the NHTSA or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are the two most commonly…
Read MoreWishing Everyone a Safe Homecoming
We are at the threshold of homecoming season in Cecil County. October is such a fantastic month in our communities with all of the great events and the local high schools never fail to shine during the fall season. This weekend will see homecoming at Rising Sun and next weekend Elkton and Northeast will hold…
Read MoreBrake Back to School
What a great summer it has been for our shop, our employees and their families. We absolutely hope that all of our customers got as much time as possible this summer on a boat, at the beach or by the pool. Here in Cecil County, our kids are already back in school meeting teachers and…
Read MoreMaryland (and Out of State) Drivers, Brush up on Your Driving Laws
Over the last several years, Maryland has changed a number of its driving laws in order to promote safer conditions for drivers using the thousands of miles of Maryland roadways. Lawmakers have paid special attention to safety regarding emergency vehicles and drivers using handheld devices. Did you know that it is now the law in…
Read MoreA Note to the Parents of Teen Drivers
As parents, the battles we have to pick and choose with our teenagers are so very different from those we had to deal with when our kids were still in elementary school. In many cases the decisions our kids make in their teen years can affect opportunities available to them for the rest of their…
Read MoreOnce Again, Seatbelts Save Lives
At Purnell Body Shop, we see some very real results of vehicle accidents everyday. No one sees those results more frequently than our valued first responders. Having known dozens of police, fire and EMTs over the years, we can attest that these folks have seen wrecks that make it to the body shop. They have…
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