Collision Repair Paint Terms
Basecoat - The basecoat is the first layer of paint, and is usually highly pigmented, or strongly colored. A basecoat/clear is a type of paint system in which the basecoat offers the color, and gloss and durability are provided by an additional coat. Clear Coat - The...
Springtime Pedestrians and Cyclists
Spring has arrived, the weather is getting warmer, and that means pedestrians and cyclists are coming out of hibernation and they’re on the streets and sidewalks. It may be wet, which means lower visibility and slicker roads. In order to prevent or appropriately...
Collision Repair Parts Terms
When you’re having your car repaired after a collision, there are bound to be a lot of auto parts related terms thrown around. We’ve put together a list to help you understand some of them that are less common outside of the collision repair world. Aftermarket Parts -...
Alignment and Collision
Having poor alignment can lead to a collision, and a collision can lead to poor alignment. There are many other things that can lead to both, but it’s important to understand how to identify, correct, and maintain proper alignment of your vehicle to keep it, and its...
Free Loaner Car Program
We're very excited to announce our new FREE Loaner Car program! Clarkstown International Collision is now offering a Free Loaner Car program when you leave your car for collision repairs. For full details please stop by or call us at (845) 627-3100 to learn more.
Uninsured Motorists
How to Handle a Collision with an Uninsured Driver Ideally, and according to the law, every driver in the United States would be insured. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Unfortunately, uninsured and underinsured drivers are on the roads, and you have no...
Collision Insurance Myths
Five Myths to Stop Believing about Collision Insurance Myth #1: Your insurance company chooses the repair shop you have to use after a collision. In reality, insurance companies aren’t allowed to tell you where to have your vehicle repaired at any time; you legally...
How to Stay Safe After a Winter Weather Car Accident
If you’re in an accident, there are always certain steps you should take to maintain your safety, the safety of others involved, and the safety of other cars that may be approaching the area. But, in the winter, there are several factors that can require a change in...
Car Insurance 101
Car Insurance Coverage that Applies to Car Accidents If you’ve been in an accident, understanding your auto insurance policy is a key part of getting through it. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand their policies, or what is covered after an accident. Some...
How Eugene Cortes Built his Business Around the Customer
Twenty-five years of improving the customer experience culminates with Cortes' new management system If you ask Eugene Cortes from Clarkstown International Collision about his key to success, he gives a pretty simple answer: “It all boils down to customer service.”...