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Keep up with our blog for the latest car care tips and tricks (and some other fun stuff) from your friends at Schaefer Autobody Centers.

October 1

Fall Car Care Tips

Because October is Fall Car Care Month, this blog contains some fall car care tips to get you in the spirit of the season. Fall is an ideal time to make sure your vehicle is in top shape before heading into harsh winter weather and temperatures. Keeping up with basic preventative maintenance helps prevent breakdowns […]

September 19

Schaefer Spotlight: Mike DeSuza

Schaefer Spotlight: Mike DeSuza This month, Schaefer Autobody is highlighting Mike DeSuza, a technician at our Ellisville location. Though Mike has only been with Schaefer Autobody for a year, he’s already shown himself to be the embodiment of Schaefer Autobody’s values. Mike shines every day as an example of the kind of teamwork we love […]

September 4

Back To School Car Care Tips for Students and Parents

The end of summer signifies a lot of things: the approach of fall, football season and the new school year, to name a few. Whether you’re preparing your car for the extra commute to school and extracurricular activities or your student’s car for their first year on the road or the drive to college, here […]

August 24

Schaefer Spotlight: Webster Groves Location

The Webster Groves location is where it all started for Schaefer Autobody Centers. The passion that founded the location lives on through the shop’s staff members, some of whom have been at the location for two or three decades. This experience and dedication is responsible for many of the shop’s successes, despite the challenges the […]

August 7

What Is I-Car Gold Class?

Over the last few years, the collision repair industry has faced a massive influx of varied and improved technologies for vehicles, and this trend shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. Whether it’s new materials, advanced safety systems, new electronics or some other innovative upgrade, as more cars on the road embrace these […]

July 26

Schaefer Spotlight: Schaefer South County Paint Team

This month, Schaefer Autobody chose to highlight our South County paint team, which is made up of team members Jahn Wimpee, James Wood and Corey Tilley. The team was selected because each member exemplifies Schaefer Autobody’s core values, and together, they embrace teamwork to produce a team even greater than the sum of its (already […]

July 24

What is OEM Certification for Body Shops and Why Does It Matter?

OEM certification is issued to auto body shops by auto manufacturers after the shop has undergone an certain authentication process. But what does that process entail, and why is it significant? In the auto industry, pressure to meet higher standards of quality and safety has increased dramatically over the last few decades. As these obligations […]

June 18

Schaefer Spotlight: Justin Hassler

Sales Estimator Justin Hassler has been a member of the Schaefer Autobody team since 2016. Part of what makes Justin a remarkable team member is his exceptional focus on delivering customer service that embodies the Schaefer Autobody experience—and his coworkers know this to be true, because customers are constantly leaving positive reviews for him. In […]

June 4

Embrace the Car Debate: AC or Windows Down?

As summer returns, so does this oft-debated issue: Between rolling your windows down and using your AC, what’s the most fuel-efficient way to cool your car off? Unfortunately, the answer is: neither. But riding around with the AC off and the windows up isn’t exactly practical in the Midwest summer heat. The key to knowing […]

May 8

Schaefer Spotlight: Kristen Henry

Business Development Representative Kristen Henry has been with Schaefer Autobody for seven years. As our Business Development Representative, Kristen helps build the Schaefer Autobody brand through networking, attending and hosting community events and fostering insurance partner relationships. Kristen is responsible for writing and facilitating our Schaefer University classes, which are continuing education courses provided for […]