Spring Storms Bring Driving Challenges

Well, no one can complain that we are not getting a Spring this year. In the past few years, it seems like Winter stuck around a bit too long and Summer showed up before anyone sent the invitation. This year, we have a full blown spring, complete with baseball, high school proms, high temps in…

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No Foolin’ – MD Police to Step Up Distracted Driving Enforcement April 1st

The Maryland State Police along with local departments across the state will be conducting Distracted Driving Enforcement starting April 1 and continuing with enforcement initiatives throughout April. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Accordingly, law enforcement across the US will be participating in initiatives to curb distracted driving behavior. The goal of events such as…

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Thanks for Sharing the Love on Google

We are not shy about letting folks know that we have been in business here in Cecil County for over 60 years. That’s a lot of dents fixed and frames straightened. It’s also a lot of happy customers walking out of our shop over the years. We are now proud to be at a point…

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Winter Driving–Avoiding an Accident

Now that we are into January, we are fortunately seeing less deer strike as rutting season has been over for several weeks now. Another advantage which grows with each passing day is that we get a little more daylight which cuts down on drive-time fender benders. One of the greatest causes for auto accidents this…

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Another Great Year Thanks to You!

It’s natural to reflect on things this time of the year. The holidays offer all of us an opportunity to think about the year that was and set goals for the year to come. Once again, we find ourselves looking back on a great year here at the shop, and once again it is in…

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Happy Thanksgiving from Purnell Body Shop

We have a tremendous amount to be thankful for here at Purnell Body Shop and so much of it starts with this great community. Fantastic families, fellow business owners and local vendors who make doing business in Cecil County second to none. Thank you all for all you do to contribute to our success in…

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Thank You Again Cecil Whig Readers

Again the results of the Cecil Whig’s Cecil Favorites have been announced and again, we are humbled and appreciative for the wonderful recognition. Yes, Purnell Body Shop has once again been voted the Best Auto Body Shop in the Cecil County area! A big thanks goes out all across Elkton, North East, Rising Sun, Perryville and…

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Finally Fall at Purnell Body Shop

Homecoming weekends. Picking pumpkins with the kids. Crisp, cool evenings. Fall is finally showing up here in Cecil County and we cannot be happier. Another rainy day with a high of 84 degrees is on no one’s wish list at this point. A friendly reminder that this time of year gets a little tricky on…

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Back to School with Purnell Body Shop

Yes, it is indeed that time of the year, kids. Next week, the students, faculty and staff at Cecil County Public Schools will once again begin a brand new year! As we manage to squeeze a couple more ounces of summer fun out of one more long weekend this weekend, we would like to wish…

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How does a Collision Alignment Differ from a Regular Wheel Alignment?

When a mechanic mentions that your vehicle could use an alignment, what does that mean? Generally speaking (very generally), signs that a vehicle may need a standard wheel alignment might include: Vehicle pulling to one side Uneven tire tread wear Crooked steering wheel (when driving straight ahead) Wheel vibration A standard wheel alignment for a…

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