Monterey Collision & Auto Repair

  Did You Know We Are An “Preferred Repair Vendor” with Kemper Insurance (Formerly Unitrin)? We are tremendously proud of our affiliation with Kemper Insurance. Kemper Insurance is the new name for a company you might remember as Unitrin; their acquisition means more resources, even better care, and a wide range of industry experts they can draw on. This translates to more value for you and better protection for the customers we so dearly appreciate.   The Kemper Insurance Value Kemper Insurance is dedicated to providing the maximum amount of people with affordable and equitable insurance options. They cover a wide range of options, including personal, home, auto, and more! If you need insurance, Kemper Insurance has an option for you and a team to provide it.   Yeah, But What’s A “Preferred Repair Vendor&rd ... read more

  Bring Down The Heat With temperatures peaking in the 100s, everyone’s a little bit on edge and trying to get where they are going as fast as possible. Nobody likes sitting in their vehicle, sun beaming through the windows, wiping the sweat off their brow.   Sometimes it feels like your air conditioner just can’t keep up with what the sun tosses out. You hit every ride light, gotta wait for deer crossing, and you just want to get where you are going ASAP. Nothing is worse at that moment than having another driver cut you off, force you to wait at a red light, or even worse, get close to a collision with you.   Avoid Road Rage This Summer Drive Defensively - A good rule of thumb is to always drive defensively vs. offensively. Meaning, don’t be “that guy.” You know the one, the one that rushes ahead of everyone, that won’t let you merge on the freeway and seems to be in a hurry no matter where they go. Avoid that behavior, and dr ... read more

Cruising California In Style July in Monterey; we are the envy of the rest of the state, and that means you can expect lots of tourists rolling through, haha! Why not get ready for your own road trip this month, and line up some of your favorite songs for the ride!   Not sure what to play on your California road trip? Tired of listening to all the same stuff? Don’t worry; we have you covered! We compiled a list of three awesome summertime road cruising playlists that will help to break up that old playlist!   Cruising music for a California Road Trip Hollow Coves Radio - Planning a cruise down the coastline? Well, nothing says relaxing coastal music like some Hollow Coves! This playlist is the perfect background for relaxing seaside music; put it on, hop in your car, and lose yourself in the beautiful views.   Chill+Atmos ... read more

Photo by Josh Applegate on Unsplash Tailgate Treats For Independence Day Happy Independence Day, Monterey! Is everybody ready for the bright lights, smells, and family fun? We know we are. But in that spirit, you want to wow your guests this year; you want them to leave saying, “man, the food was amazing this year!” Here are some awesome recipes for tonight’s festivities and the rest of the tailgate season! Incredible Independence Day Hits Jalapeno Poppers Nothing says a warm summer afternoon chillin’ by the tailgate like some spicy jalapeno poppers! Let’s do a ham and cheese stuffing and celebrate the holiday with a bang! Grab canned whole jalapenos (the vinegar brine goes great with the other fl ... read more