Rusty's Blog

Straight talk on collision repair, insurance rights, and keeping your vehicle safe — from Collin County's most trusted body shop.

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Vehicle Safety
Safe Repairs Save Lives — The Truth About Post-Repair Inspections
Research shows 90% of repaired vehicles still have damage. Every post-repair inspection we've performed at Rusty's revealed an unsafe vehicle. Your family deserves to know.
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Parts Safety
The Parts in Your Repaired Car May Not Be Safe — And Your Insurance Company Knows It
CAPA's own Director of Operations confirmed in writing that aftermarket parts are never crash tested — only "presumed safe." We have the proof. We refuse to use them.
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Accident Guide
What to Do After a Car Accident in Texas
Step-by-step guide from the scene to the repair shop — including the one step most people get completely wrong.
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Know Your Rights
Can My Insurance Company Tell Me Which Body Shop to Use?
The truth about DRP shops, what they don't tell you, and your legal rights in Texas.
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Hail Damage
Does Insurance Cover Hail Damage in Texas?
North Texas hail season is brutal. Here's what's covered, what isn't, and how to file a claim the right way.
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