We are so very excited for the holidays here at the shop! And, it is the right time of year to count one’s blessings. We certainly have a lot to be thankful for and we are reminded often. First, no community supports their small businesses like the folks here in Cecil County. That is indisputable….

Purnell Body Shop has once again been voted the Best Auto Body Shop in the Cecil County area by the readers of the Cecil Whig! We’ve consistently won this accolade several years in a row and we continue to be ever grateful to our friends and family across Elkton, North East, Rising Sun, Perryville and all…

Despite this Wednesday’s forecast high near 90 degrees, it is actually fall here on the Chesapeake. For those of us eager for the full Fall experience, this weekend promises lows in the 40s. Beyond that, we’re in the heart of high school football season and the pumpkin spice is in full bloom at your favorite…

Who doesn’t have a favorite seafood restaurant or barber shop? Supporting small businesses builds strong communities. As it has been said so many times, when you support a small business you are helping a neighbor who hires local and serves local. When you support big box stores, you help a CEO buy his third vacation…

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…

Every year, we see the unfortunate stories on the news of tragedies involving children or pets being left in vehicles on hot days like today. We spend a lot of time preaching safety here at the shop. We see the results of distraction and even carelessness far too often. Some of the the tragedies related…

This Memorial Day Weekend, we remember the servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and our way of life. Please keep thoughts of them and their families with you this weekend. For those of you making your way to the beach, the Bay or the lake, we wish you safe travels…

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…

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…

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…