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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…
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…
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…
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…
Happy 4th of July from Purnell Body Shop
We are fully in the Summer swing of things at this point and the thermometer is more than happy to confirm this! As we cruise into the sizzling summer season, re remind everyone to celebrate safely during BBQs and holidays. With the 4th falling in the middle of the week, we are left with two…
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,…