What are the most environmentally friendly cars? This is a question that more consumers are asking as environmentally friendly cars become more popular. Environmentally friendly cars have become more popular as more consumers face growing concerns about the environmental effects of conventional vehicles, and for good reason. According to the EPA, cars contribute about 75% […]

Though Austin Blackley, the parts coordinator at our Webster Groves location, has only been with Schaefer Autobody for a short time, he’s made a huge impact on his teammates and leadership. Austin has an intrinsic drive for perfection and holds his own work to very high standards, always striving to improve everything he does. His […]

If you’re wondering what to stock in a winter car kit, pat yourself on the back for thinking ahead and wanting to be prepared. Winter can be a frenzied time for road travel. Winter weather can create all kinds of hazardous road conditions, and a lot of people spend more time on the road, driving […]

Auto collision technician Kyle Neely celebrates his tenth year with Schaefer Autobody this month. In those ten years, Kyle has grown to be an invaluable member of the team who serves as an inspiration to not only his peers in our Crestwood shop, but also his more than 200 thousand followers on social media. As […]

As the winter months are upon us (and maybe a little sooner than we anticipated), you might be giving some thought to your car and asking questions about its stamina in the season to come, questions that include how long should tires last. Tires are obviously an important factor in your car’s ability to drive […]

Mike VanDeRiet, the Schaefer Autobody State Farm liaison for our Creve Coeur location, has been with Schaefer Autobody for an impressive 22 years, so it’s no wonder he “bleeds green.” In that time, Mike has excelled in a number of positions at Schaefer Autobody, including an estimator, general manager, production manager, compliance manager and internal […]

Because October is Fall Car Care Month, this blog contains some fall car care tips to get you in the spirit of the season. Fall is an ideal time to make sure your vehicle is in top shape before heading into harsh winter weather and temperatures. Keeping up with basic preventative maintenance helps prevent breakdowns […]

Schaefer Spotlight: Mike DeSuza This month, Schaefer Autobody is highlighting Mike DeSuza, a technician at our Ellisville location. Though Mike has only been with Schaefer Autobody for a year, he’s already shown himself to be the embodiment of Schaefer Autobody’s values. Mike shines every day as an example of the kind of teamwork we love […]

The end of summer signifies a lot of things: the approach of fall, football season and the new school year, to name a few. Whether you’re preparing your car for the extra commute to school and extracurricular activities or your student’s car for their first year on the road or the drive to college, here […]

Over the last few years, the collision repair industry has faced a massive influx of varied and improved technologies for vehicles, and this trend shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. Whether it’s new materials, advanced safety systems, new electronics or some other innovative upgrade, as more cars on the road embrace these […]