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Memorial Day Reminder
This Memorial Day Weekend we recognize and remember the servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Please keep their memories with you this weekend and also the thoughts of their families left behind. For those of you trekking to the beach, the Bay or the lake, we wish you safe travels…
Maryland Law Enforcement Serious About Distracted Driving
We’d say that the only people out there who see the depressing results of distracted driving more than we do are the members of Maryland law enforcement. Like us, troopers and patrol officers are plenty fed up with large and small collisions alike which have resulted from drivers taking their attention away from the roadway….
Wishing Everyone a Happy Easter!
It looks as though we are finally on the other side of this Winter’s wrath. All of us at Purnell Body Shop want to thank those who trusted us throughout this winter to repair your cars, trucks and SUVs after many unfortunate accidents on our roadways throughout Cecil County. Now that it is spring, we…
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…