We didn't set out to become a "green" auto body shop. It's not that we don't love nature - we do. It's just that our number one agenda has always been to simply provide the number one auto body repair service. By doing that, we stumbled upon some important truths.

First, sometimes the best quality products are also the least toxic and the most efficient to use. We found this was true with our DuPont Chromax-Pro waterborne paints. We believe these paints will become a mandated standard in 5 to 6 years, and they outshine all other paint brands we've used in terms of durability and color vibrancy. Our paint technicians love to use them because the job is made easier and is finished faster. They're water based, which has less impact on the environment. You'll get a beautiful, long-lasting finish and one of the industry's best warranties while doing a good thing for our great lake - now that's a win-win situation.

Second, if we are just a little more conscious of how we use energy and dispose of our waste, we can save ourselves money, encourage recycling, and reduce our contribution to landfills.

Third, we realized that others are looking to save money and reduce their impact on the environment - so our technicians were trained in repairing and restoring hybrid vehicles.

To provide the best service, we have to be open to innovation. We've found nothing but positive results in taking the simple steps we have to be more eco-friendly, and ultimately it has allowed us to better serve our customers.