Calibration: A Brief Overview

Per Statista.com, in 2022, the U.S. spent 48 billion dollars on automotive research and development, which represents around 39% of the global automotive R&D spending. This comes as no surprise with the amount of technology in vehicles. The quickly evolving calibration tech is not only enhancing safety in autos but also comfort and convenience. Starting […]

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7 Tips for Driving in Wet Conditions

“April showers may bring May flowers” is a common English proverb, but driving in wet conditions in any month can be challenging and risky, especially if you don’t take the necessary precautions. Wet roads can cause your car to lose traction, leading to hydroplaning, skidding and accidents. Therefore, it’s essential to know how to drive […]

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Schaefer Employee Spotlight: Tyler B.

March, 2023 Tyler is a “go to guy” at the Schaefer Autobody Centers in Maplewood. He has been working very hard to help get our team up to speed. Tyler has always been a total team player. Tyler helps everyone, he is active in always being a resource for the team in overcoming obstacles and […]

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17 Facts About VIN Numbers

Were you aware there’s a number displayed on your vehicle’s dashboard that can tell Schaefer Autobody Centers your car’s most intimate details? VIN numbers have been around for decades, and they’re still as useful as ever. Here are 17 facts about VIN numbers: As complicated as vehicles can be, it’s a relief automakers agreed to […]

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Clays for Careers Aims to Assist Local Technical Schools

Get ready to aim, shoot, and make a difference at the upcoming Clays for Careers presented by Schaefer Autobody Centers! This exciting sporting clays shooting tournament is set to take place on Tuesday, April 25, in Lonedell, Missouri, at Top Gun Sportsman’s Club. All tournament proceeds will go to local technical schools’ automotive and collision […]

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Schaefer Employee Spotlight: Adam M.

February, 2023 Adam goes above and beyond to help the shop. Recently, we had multiple people on PTO and Adam ensured nothing went undone or fell behind schedule. He did his role as well as others and executed them with high quality. He makes sure that cars go on time and has made a big, […]

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