Posts by Dewayne Perry
Do I Have to Use the Body Shop My Insurance Company Recommends? (No — Here’s Your Right to Choose in Kentucky)
You’ve just been in an accident. You call your insurance company, and somewhere in that conversation the adjuster says something like: “We have a preferred shop nearby — we can set everything up for you there.” It sounds helpful. It might even sound required. So let’s answer the question thousands of Kentucky drivers search every year, clearly and up front: No. You…
Read MorePaint Matching: Why Color-Matching Your Car Is Harder Than It Looks | Bachman Collision Center in Louisville, KY
After a collision repair, most people judge the entire job by one thing: does the paint match? It seems like it should be simple — the color code is printed right on the door jamb, so just order that color, right? Not even close. Automotive paint matching is one of the most skill-intensive parts of collision repair,…
Read MoreOEM vs. Aftermarket Parts: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
If your vehicle has been in a collision, you’ll quickly run into one of the biggest debates in the auto repair world: should your shop use OEM parts or aftermarket parts? The decision can affect how your vehicle looks, drives, and protects you for years to come. Yet many drivers don’t know the difference — or that they often…
Read MoreHow to Read a Collision Repair Estimate: A Plain-English Guide
Few documents are as confusing to read as a collision repair estimate. Between abbreviations like R&I, line items labeled “blend time,” and seemingly random labor codes, even experienced car owners often find themselves wondering what they’re actually being charged for. At Bachman Collision Center, we believe transparency is part of doing the job right. Here’s a plain-English walkthrough of what’s on…
Read MoreHit a Deer in Kentucky? Here’s Exactly What to Do Next
If you drive in Kentucky, hitting a deer isn’t a matter of if — it’s a matter of when. Kentucky consistently ranks among the top states in the country for deer-vehicle collisions, and with an estimated white-tailed deer population of more than one million animals statewide, the odds are not in your favor on a rural two-lane road at…
Read MoreWhy ADAS Calibration Matters After a Collision (and Why It’s Part of a Proper Repair)
Today’s vehicles aren’t just metal and paint—they’re packed with cameras, radar, sensors, and software that power safety features like automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and more. Collectively, these are known as ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). And after a collision—even a “minor” one—those systems may need scanning and calibration to make sure they work the way the manufacturer…
Read MoreWhy Even Minor Accidents Can Cause Major Damage
It’s easy to shrug off a low-speed accident. A parking-lot bump. A small dent. A cracked bumper cover. If the car still drives, many people assume everything’s fine. The truth? Even minor accidents can hide major damage beneath the surface. At Bachman Collision Center in Louisville, we regularly see vehicles that looked “barely touched” on the outside—but required significant repairs once properly inspected. Here’s why taking small…
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