“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

January, 2023 Zack is an asset to our team, he is always willing to put in the time necessary to get the work done. He will stay late and come in early to get the job done. Zack is very knowledgeable and regularly takes on additional responsibilities and repairs to ensure everything stays on track […]

Have you ever looked at your clean car and noticed the bumper color doesn’t perfectly match the panels next to it? There may not be a big difference but typically, it is not a perfect match. Why is that? There are a few reasons you may notice a color or slight tonal difference. This is […]

As winter takes hold on the Midwest, many of us are already looking forward to summer. If cars were sentient—thought for themselves, that is—they may be thinking the same. At best, winter weather and the chemicals applied to roadways are challenging for your vehicle’s exterior. At worst, the treatments on roadways, excessive moisture, and road […]

Winter in the Midwest can mean serious damage on your car’s finish. Our predictably unpredictable weather patterns leave MoDOT with the challenging task of planning to keep our roadways safe, which unfortunately includes lots of salt. The way in which salt damages your car is particularly nefarious. It corrodes metal surfaces leaving them open to […]

You don’t have to be an automotive expert to work in a body shop. Careers in the collision repair industry are booming! There are needs for positions in auto glass repair, auto glass replacement, calibrations, customer relations, human resources, accounting, training, parts procurement, sales and marketing, digital marketing, towing, management and service writers who assess […]