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IIHS Begins Evaluation of Rear Collision Prevention Systems
It is amazing what technology now comes standard on a new car, truck or SUV. With rear cameras now standard on nearly every car sold in the US in 2018, and a host of other technology coming to the forefront recently, there is now a large enough sample size for industry to be in a…
A Man Died Doing This Job Last Night
Last night, a tow truck driver was struck and killed on I-76, locally known as the Schuylkill Expressway, just outside of Philadelphia. He was continuing to clean up after a previous accident on that busy roadway when a vehicle struck him. The driver fled and was later apprehended by PA State Police. Three nights ago,…
It’s Christmas at Purnell Body Shop
At Purnell Body Shop, we feel that there is no better time of year to count one’s blessings than at Christmas. In 2017, we found ourselves with a good deal for which to be grateful. Day in and day out, we are reminded of what fantastic customers we have. New and old friends alike stopped…
Lots to be Thankful For
A chill in the air and frosty windshields must mean we are nearing the end of the year. At Purnell Body Shop, we cannot get enough of the holiday season. It is the best time of year to get together with family or catch up with old friends. For this reason, our shop will be…
Thank You for Voting Us Best Body Shop 2017!
The results of the 2017 Cecil Favorites were announced and, once again, we find ourselves humbled and thankful. Cecil Whig readers have again voted Purnell Body Shop the Best Auto Body Shop in the Cecil County area! We are very honored to be recognized by our amazing customers as well as the fantastic fellow businesses…
Auto Body Industry Jumps into the Shark Tank
Week after week, folks of all ages tune into (or DVR) the TV show Shark Tank, which, for those who are unfamiliar is like the Gong Show for business owners seeking financing from a panel of successful business investors. Candidates enter the “tank”, make their pitch to the panel and hope, after some questions and…
The Sun Sets on Summer
Families all over Cecil County are enjoying the last rays of summer sunlight as the Labor Day holiday approaches. As we finish up the back to school shopping, and make plans to get out on the water or down to the beach one last time, many of us are also taking into account the massive…
Flash Flood Watch for Cecil County
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Cecil County, the surrounding area, as well as parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. All of us at Purnell Body Shop stress safety both in and outside of our shop. So please, if you encounter a flooded roadway in your travels this weekend,…
Safety Belts Still Save Lives
From airbags and crumple zones to back up cameras and merge assist alert systems, the technology in vehicles sold in the US has improved exponentially over the last decade. We are starting to get into sci-fi territory here with some of the new innovations that we are seeing in the latest automotive releases over the…
Memorial Day Message
This Memorial Day Weekend we recognize and remember the servicemen and women who gave their lives for their country. So that we can be free and pursue our family and business goals as we wish, young Americans have been risking, fighting and dying bravely since the birth of this nation. It is a debt to…