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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…
Maryland 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…
Loving 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…
Maryland 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,…
Encouraging 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…
Merry 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…
Happy Thanksgiving!
At Purnell Body Shop, we absolutely love Thanksgiving! What’s not to love with all of the turkey, stuffing, potatoes, pie and football? For these reasons and more, our shop will be closed on Thanksgiving Day as well as Friday, November 25th because we feel the best place for our employees to spend their Thanksgiving is…
Thank You for Voting us Best Auto Body Shop!
The results of the 2016 Cecil Favorites were announced this past week and again readers have voted Purnell Body Shop the Best Auto Body Shop in the area! We have to be honest that we are very happy to be recognized by our customers and fellow business owners in the community for the service that…
It’s Finally Fall!
We’re not sure about you, but we got our fill of 90 degree days this summer and are happy to finally feel some fall temps. This is a fantastic season to live in our area. The leaves on the trees around the Chesapeake explode with vibrant colors and make for a wonderful backdrop to Halloween…