by Jim Yarger | Oct 21, 2026 | Auto Body Repair, Community Appreciation
Thankful for Our Yarger Family: The People Behind the “Can Do” Thanksgiving is a time to slow down, spend time with family and think about the things we’re thankful for. Here at Jim Yarger’s Body Shop, we’ve got a lot to be thankful for. We’re...
by Jim Yarger | Sep 23, 2026 | Auto Safety & Maintenance, Collision Repair
What Happens After a Car Accident? 7 Things Ohio Drivers Should Know Nobody plans on getting into an accident. But when it happens, things can get confusing pretty quickly. What do I do first? Who do I call? Where should I take my vehicle? What will insurance cover?...
by Jim Yarger | Aug 26, 2026 | Auto Body Repair, Driving Safety Tips, Uncategorized
Fall Driving in Ohio: Watch for Wet Leaves and Deer Fall in Ohio brings football, changing leaves, cooler temperatures and plenty of reasons to get out on the road. It also brings a couple of driving hazards that deserve some extra attention. At Jim Yarger’s Body...
by Jim Yarger | Aug 10, 2026 | Driving Safety Tips, Vehicle Safety Tips
The School Bus Rule Many Ohio Drivers Get Wrong (And Why It Matters) The School Bus Rule Many Ohio Drivers Get Wrong (And Why It Matters) As summer winds down and school buses return to Ohio roads, there’s one traffic rule every driver needs to remember: When a school...
by Jim Yarger | Jul 8, 2026 | Auto Body Repair, Driving Safety Tips
What to Do After Hitting a Deer (or Wildlife in Ohio) Driving through Ohio—especially in rural areas and around Lima—means sharing the road with more than just other vehicles. Deer, raccoons, turkeys, and other wildlife are common, and unfortunately, collisions happen...
by Jim Yarger | Jun 20, 2026 | Auto Body Repair, Auto Safety, Seasonal Auto Care
Rural Driving Safety in Ohio as Summer Crops Grow Tall As June arrives in Ohio, so does one of the most beautiful—and potentially hazardous—parts of rural life: fast-growing crops. In just a few short weeks, cornfields will rise high enough to limit visibility at...
by Jim Yarger | May 15, 2026 | Auto Body Repair, Collision Repair
What Happens During a Professional Collision Repair Estimate? (And Why It Matters—Especially During Graduation Season) Graduation season is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year. New drivers are on the road, families are traveling to celebrations, and...
by Jim Yarger | Apr 30, 2026 | Auto Safety, Driving Safety Tips
The Real Truth About Driving and Phone Use (And Why April Is a Wake-Up Call) As the weather starts to warm up in April, more people are out on the road—commuting, traveling, running errands, and enjoying longer days. With that increase in traffic comes a greater need...
by Jim Yarger | Mar 23, 2026 | Auto Safety, Seasonal Auto Care
March Means Pothole Season in Ohio — Here’s How to Stay Safe If you’ve lived in Ohio for any length of time, you know that March doesn’t just bring hints of spring — it brings pothole season. After months of snow, ice, freezing temperatures, and road salt, our roads...
by Jim Yarger | Feb 26, 2026 | Auto Body Repair, Collision Repair
A “Can Do” Commitment to Fixing Your Vehicle Right the First Time At Jim Yarger’s Body Shop, we believe fixing your vehicle isn’t just about making it look good again—it’s about making sure it’s safe, reliable, and restored to pre-accident condition. That’s where our...