Posts by Purnell Body Shop
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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreFlash 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,…
Read MoreSafety 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…
Read MoreMemorial 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…
Read MoreMaryland Police Might Begin Fining Slow Drivers in Left Lane
We all learned long ago that the left lane is for passing. Once you have done so, you should move back into the right lane as a courtesy to other drivers so that they may pass. The world works very well when everyone follows rules, both written and unwritten ones for that matter. A bill…
Read MoreLoving the Love on Google
There are a number of aspects to operating a local small business that can leave an individual feeling pretty darn humble – and in the best way possible. In our business, we always need to evaluate if we are delivering value to our customers. It is important to be aware of the perception that clients…
Read MoreMaryland Legislators Considering a Number of New Traffic Laws
Right now there are a number of new traffic laws being considered by the Maryland legislature and all of them are aimed at increasing safety on the roadways. The first one that caught our eye is a bill currently under consideration which would allow for the videotaping of people who are texting while driving. However,…
Read MoreEncouraging Skilled Trades
Recently, the Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR announced their Executive Summary of the collision repair industry. This is kind of like a State of the Union for auto body repair shops. As a whole, the industry is getting more technologically proficient which is very important. As an I-CAR Gold Class designated shop, our staff…
Read MoreMerry Christmas from Purnell Body Shop!
As we bring 2016 to a close, we would like to thank all of the fantastic customers of ours who helped us make this year one of our most successful. We thank you again also for voting us the best Auto Body Shop as a part of this year’s Cecil Favorites. We are so very…
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