Post-Road Trip Repairs: Spot Hidden Car Damage After Summer Drives
There’s nothing quite like a Montana summer road trip. Whether it’s a weekend escape to Flathead Lake, a scenic drive through Glacier National Park, or a family trek across state lines, summer driving has a way of creating unforgettable memories. But while you’ve been...
Aluminum Body Repair in Montana: Why OHS Body Shop Is the Trusted Expert
Back in the day, auto body repair was all about steel. Nearly every vehicle on the road used it, and every shop knew how to bend, weld, and paint it. But times have changed. More and more manufacturers—from Ford and GM to Tesla and Audi—are switching to aluminum...
Inside Our Clean Room: How OHS Body Shop Delivers Dust-Free Paint Finishes
You’ve probably seen a freshly painted car that just shines—no dust specks, no streaks, no flaws. It looks like it just came off the assembly line. And if you’ve ever wondered how we achieve that kind of finish here at OHS Body Shop, let us take you behind the scenes....
Top 10 Collision Repair Myths Montana Drivers Still Believe
Here in Montana, folks take pride in knowing their way around a vehicle. But when it comes to collision repair, we’ve noticed that even the most experienced drivers sometimes fall for myths that just aren’t true. We hear them all the time at OHS Body Shop—from...
DIY vs Professional Auto Repair: When to Call OHS Body Shop Experts
We’ve all been there—standing in the garage or driveway, looking at a dented fender or a scratched bumper, thinking: Maybe I can fix this myself. And to be honest, sometimes you can. We’re not here to knock the DIY spirit. In fact, we admire it. If you’re handy, have...
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,...
