The Boss Turns 3 Years Old Today

The Boss Turns 3 Years Old Today

  • Posted on August 29, 2018
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3 Years ago, the third generation owner of Tom & Ed's Autobody was Born... He came into this world almost 2 months early, arriving the day of his own party... the baby shower.   Why is this important?   Because Thomas Tylka... born 2015 ,was named after his grandpa.. Thomas Tylka of 1950. The name on the sign is so important to all of us. As Tom Tylka opened Tom & Eds Autobody back in 1983, he created a legacy. A legacy he was able to pass on to further generations. A legacy…continue reading →
Is the Insurance Photo Apps an Investment Ploy?

Is the Insurance Photo Apps an Investment Ploy?

When you get in an accident, your insurance company might send you an app that guides you through taking a series of photos. Ask yourself... is this accurate? Why would insurance companies go this route? As we know the photo estimates are not going to be 100 percent accurate, and the intention might be a little different. You might think that the insurance company might low-ball your estimate upwards to 70% to save money paying out the claim... you might be correct...but it goes much further. State legislation typically requires an insurance carrier…continue reading →
Fathers Day In the Family Business

Fathers Day In the Family Business

  • Posted on June 15, 2018
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As we approach Father Day 2018, I look at my father Tom Tylka that started this business in 1983. I (Andy Tylka) was 6 month old when he began this journey opening up the first shop in 1983. Ever since... the staff and the facility was another babysitter of mine. I strongly remember the staff always embracing my presence, and never treated me like a burden when I hung around the shop as a child. I always had a chance to observe my dad referring to staff members as "buckoo",  "buddy" ,"rocket", and…continue reading →
New Law Regarding Headlamp Color

New Law Regarding Headlamp Color

  • Posted on June 13, 2018
  • /Under Law
Effective July 1st, 2018, only tow colored headlights will be allowed (white and amber). Through the years, people have been customizing their vehicles. What has been popular is changing the color of their factory lights on their vehicles. Changing the color of exterior lights have been getting in the way of exclusive emergency vehicle light colors. Also people changing their exterior lights can be a distraction for oncoming drivers, as well as not serving their correct purpose. The new law excludes popular aftermarket colors on headlamps such as red, blue, yellow, green, pink,…continue reading →

Should I go where My Insurance Tells Me?

I get this question all the time and I have a simple answer "go where you feel comfortable"... Federal Law states you have the right to take your vehicle wherever you want. You can take it to Uncle Joe that works out of his garage, the place your insurance company "recommends" that has a discounted agreement, a Body Shop like ours, or even just take the money and not have your vehicle repaired. Issue you might have going to a shop the Insurance Company recommends. Insurance companies have contracts with shops at a…continue reading →

Why Buy from a Family Business??

As we move into our 35th year in business, we reflect on the importance of keeping our family business within our family. There is a difference in the ways customers and employees are treated in a family business that makes things a little more personal. Noticing the changes in the industry, I have seen the industry get away from the culture of "Every Person Matters". At Tom and Eds Autobody I never want to change the way we feel towards our customers. Every job we approach it wanting to develope a relationship, as…continue reading →