Artiaga's Collision Center

08/12/2026

🎒🚗 Happy First Day Back to School!

A new school year means new adventures, new friends, and busy roads around our schools.

Let’s all do our part to keep our kids and families safe:

🚸 Slow down in school zones
👀 Watch carefully for students and crossing pedestrians
📵 Put the phone away while driving
🔒 Make sure everyone is buckled up

From all of us at Artiaga’s Collision Center, we wish every student, teacher, and family a safe and successful school year! ❤️

Let’s keep our streets safe!

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07/28/2026

🍎🚸 Back-to-School Means It’s Time to Slow Down! 🚸🍎

As students head back to the classroom, our roads become much busier with school buses, crossing guards, bicyclists, and children walking to and from school.

At Artiaga’s Collision Center, we’re committed to helping keep Bakersfield families safe. Here are a few reminders for every driver:
✅ Slow down in school zones.
✅ Put your phone away and stay focused.
✅ Always stop for school buses with flashing red lights.
✅ Watch carefully for children at crosswalks and intersections.
✅ Buckle up—every trip, every time.

A few extra seconds of caution can make all the difference. Let’s work together to make this school year a safe one for everyone.

Drive safely, Bakersfield! ❤️

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07/23/2026

🚗 Hidden Damage After a Minor Accident
“Think it’s just a scratch? Think again.”
Even a low-speed collision can cause hidden damage to bumpers, sensors, ADAS systems, and structural components. Always be sure to get a professional inspection before assuming your vehicle is safe to drive.

07/22/2026

☀️ Summer Heat Can Reveal Paint Problems
California’s summer sun can worsen peeling clear coat, faded paint, and previous poor-quality repairs. Artiaga’s Collision Center offers professional refinishing to restore a vehicle’s appearance.

07/22/2026

☀️ Summer Heat Can Reveal Paint Problems
Discuss how California’s summer sun can worsen peeling clear coat, faded paint, and previous poor-quality repairs. Mention that Artiaga’s Collision Center offers professional refinishing to restore a vehicle’s appearance.

07/21/2026

🚗 Know Your Rights After an Accident! 🛠️

Don’t let anyone tell you where you have to take your vehicle for repairs.

✅ You have the legal right to choose your own licensed collision repair shop.

Here’s what you should know:
• Your insurance company cannot force, pressure, or intimidate you into using one of their “preferred” or Direct Repair Program (DRP) shops.
• If you ask for a recommendation, they may provide one—but they must also notify you in writing that you have the right to choose your own repair facility.
• Your claim cannot be denied or reduced simply because you selected an independent repair shop, as long as the repair costs are reasonable and covered under your policy.

At Artiaga’s Collision Center, we work for you—not the insurance company. Our priority is restoring your vehicle safely and properly while helping you through the claims process every step of the way.

📍 Proudly serving Bakersfield for over 22 years.

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07/21/2026

🚨 What to Do After a Car Accident 🚨

An accident can happen in seconds—but knowing what to do next can make all the difference.

✅ 1. Make Safety Your Priority
Move to a safe location if possible and check yourself and everyone involved for injuries.

📞 2. Call 911
Report the accident and request police and medical assistance if needed.

📝 3. Exchange Information
Collect insurance information, driver’s license details, license plate numbers, and contact information from everyone involved.

📸 4. Document the Scene
Take clear photos and videos of all vehicles, damage, road conditions, traffic signs, and the overall accident scene.

☎️ 5. Contact Your Insurance Company
Notify your insurance provider as soon as possible to begin the claims process.

When it’s time to repair your vehicle, trust the team that’s been serving our community for over 22 years.

Artiaga’s Collision Center is here to help you through the repair process from start to finish.

📍 Bakersfield, CA
📞 Contact us today for a free estimate.

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07/15/2026