As concerns continue to rise with the coronavirus (COVID-19), Magnolia Auto Body & Towing are following the CDC’s recommendations while evaluating our business model. We are monitoring and responding to the rapidly developing changes every day, because the safety and well-being of our family is our top priority.
And this includes YOU, our Customers as our family.
We are currently open as Governor Murphy has deemed auto body and repair to be essential work. We will continue to monitor updates and are prepared to take additional measures as necessary.
Our priority is keeping our customers, employees and communities safe. We continue to rely on the guidance of public health agencies, including the CDC and local, state and federal governments. As such, we are taking proactive measures to protect all who visit and work in our business. Therefore, we do understand that some of our customers may choose not to come inside the office. If you would like to call us (856-428-4949) when you pull up out front, we will be happy to meet you at your vehicle to do an estimate.
As we’ve reiterated from the beginning of this unfortunate situation, the well-being of all Magnolia Auto Body & Towing customers, employees and partners is our main focus, and we will do all we can to get through this together — We appreciate your continued support and understanding in this difficult time of uncertainty.
Did you know that your car uses 6 primary fluids? These include motor oil, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and windshield washer fluid.
Body work is an important part of auto collision repair. In addition to mechanical and frame repair, all body panels are repaired or replaced, not just so they are straight and dent-free, but also to ensure no panel gaps exist.
Even if the body of the car is mostly undamaged from an accident, an auto paint specialist will still spend time prepping the surface, such as filling cracks, and sanding scratches smooth. All of these take careful work to make sure your paint job is perfectly smooth.
Regardless of whether the car collisions took place while you were on the road, or you came outside to find that someone hit your vehicle while it was parked, accidents are stressful and inconvenient. We understand this, and will work closely with you and your insurance company so that we can make repairs as quickly as possible to you can get back on the road.
To help protect a car’s finish, use a pressure washer to clean under the bumper and around the tires every couple of months. Removing accumulated mud, gravel and road debris will prevent the debris from coming off and chipping the paint while you are driving.
Custom paint enables you to choose from a seemingly endless range of color combinations for your automobile, allowing you to enjoy a one-of-a-kind driving experience that enables you to express your personality every time you sit behind the wheel of your car.
If your windshield has been cracked or chipped because of a collision, it needs to be repaired or replaced – depending on the extent of damage. If left alone, the crack will spread and eventually cause your windshield to fail.
When using filler or glazing compound to fill small holes or flatten out irregularities, it is common to “feather” the material; that is, spread it from the main area of application, and smooth it so it blends and is level with the surrounding area.
Some insurance companies may want you to visit their drive-in claim center before having your car repaired. However, you do have the option of bringing your car to the shop of your choice, and having it inspected there instead.
Back in the 1900s with the days of the first cars, you didn’t have much of a choice when it came to the color of your car. Henry Ford was infamous in offering his Model T in any color “as long as it’s black”.
Clay bars remove dirt left behind after a washing and help prepare the car for a detailing or full wax. Spray the clean car with clay bar lubricant, then slide the clay over the paint to remove surface contamination.
After a vehicle crash, be sure to write down important information before exiting the scene. Important facts include: license plate number, make, model and year of all involved vehicles as well as the names, addresses and phone numbers of the person or persons involved.
Acrylic lacquer car paints have been around for awhile, and were really popular in the 1920s and 1930s because of how easy they are to apply. It's a softer paint that chips easily, and doesn't stand up well in the long run. It's good for patch jobs until you can get your car back to the pros at your paint shop.
A vehicle safety inspection is recommended following any type of collision repair. This will help ensure that all damage was identified and fixed, and that all of your vehicle’s key safety features are working properly.
Are you tired of going from shop to shop only to be told that you have the same basic paint color options for your car or truck? Let’s talk about the vision you have in mind for your vehicle and whether we can help you create it.
Do you like a shiny, smooth paint job? You’re not the only one. In fact, back in the 1950s, several paint methods would produce smoother colors with low gloss, but they were shelved, because Americans preferred to buy cars with a shiny, glossy finish to the paint.
Speed and drunk driving may be more closely related than you think. Recent studies suggest that about 40 percent of drunk drivers involved in fatal crashes were speeding. That figure drops to around 16 percent for sober drivers in fatal crashes. Don't drink and drive.
Magnolia Fire Company is asking for our help to maintain safety. It is important in emergencies, that responders have access to the fire hydrants when needed. Please help keep the fire hydrants cleared if one is near your house.
Magnolia Fire Company Sta. 29
January 31 at 11:17 PM ·
With the snow falling we ask for your help! If you live by a fire hydrant please clear the snow 3 ft in all directions. This helps us help you in case of a fire! Thank you !
The part of vehicle paint that is a powder form that controls what color the paint becomes is the pigment. The pigment is mixed together with solvent and resin to complete the components necessary to create automotive paint.
Well it is that time of year again! BEST OF SOUTH JERSEY voting has opened and will be open until 02/05/2021. We are located in the “Best of Everything Else” section. You can vote for Magnolia Auto Body, Magnolia Towing, & many others once you log on using your email address. However, keep in mind that if you log out after one vote, you have to use a different email to log in again. So be sure to cast all your votes at once.
As always thank you so much for voting for us! We appreciate it more than you can imagine.
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