Top Signs You Need a Full Collision Inspection After an Accident
Accidents come in all shapes and sizes. Maybe it was a low-speed rear-end in a parking lot. Maybe someone bumped you at a stoplight. Or maybe you hit a patch of ice and slid into a curb. Whatever the case, the car doesn’t look too bad—so you figure there’s no need for...
Hidden Damages After Minor Collisions: What We Find & Fix
At first glance, your car looks fine. The bumper might have a scratch, maybe a small dent on the fender, but overall, nothing serious—right? Not necessarily. At OHS Body Shop, we’ve seen time and time again that even the most minor collisions can cause hidden damage...
Plastic Welding for Bumper Damage: Smart, Sustainable Repair
There’s nothing worse than that moment when you hear the crunch. Whether it was a low-speed parking lot bump or an icy slide into a snowbank, your bumper takes the hit. Most drivers assume that once a bumper cracks or splits, it has to be replaced—and that can be...
Stress-Free Auto Insurance Claims After a Collision
Stress-Free Insurance Claims: Your Step-by-Step Guide in Montana Let’s face it—being in a car accident is stressful enough without the added headache of navigating your auto insurance claim. Between damage assessments, paperwork, calls with adjusters, and trying to...
Why Wheel Alignment After Collision Repair Matters
When people think about collision repair, they usually picture body panels, paint jobs, and dent removal. But there’s one critical repair that often gets overlooked: wheel alignment. It doesn’t sound dramatic, but trust us—if your alignment is off after an accident,...
OEM vs Aftermarket Parts in Collision Repair: What Montana Drivers Should Know
When your vehicle has been in a collision, one of the first big decisions to make is what kind of replacement parts will be used during the repair. At OHS Body Shop, we get asked this question all the time: should I choose OEM parts or aftermarket parts? It might seem...
Repairing Deer Strike Damage: From Estimate to Safe Driving
If you live in Montana, you know how common deer strikes are on our roads, especially at dawn and dusk during the fall season. These accidents can happen suddenly, leaving you shaken—and your vehicle damaged. While it’s tempting to just fix the obvious dents and keep...
ADAS Sensor Recalibration After a Collision: A Must for Montana Drivers
Modern vehicles are smarter than ever. From blind spot warnings to automatic emergency braking, today’s cars are equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems—better known as ADAS. These technologies are designed to keep you safer on the road by helping to avoid...
The Art & Science of Paint Blending After Collision Repairs
You’ve just had your vehicle repaired after a fender bender or collision, and you’re ready to get it back on the road. The dents are gone, the structure’s straight, and the panel was replaced. But when you walk up to your car, something feels… off. One side of your...
Why Frame Straightening Matters After a Car Collision
If you’ve been in a car accident, even a low-speed one, there’s a good chance your vehicle’s frame took some damage. It’s not always obvious. Your car might still drive fine, the bumper might look okay, and you may think it’s nothing to worry about. But here’s the...
