Kurt's Method
At Kurt's, we understand being without your vehicle is a major inconvenience. That is why we work hard to make the process easier for you, in only a few simple steps…

  1. Come in for an estimate: you and a repair specialist examine your vehicle's damage and discuss repair options.

  2. We order all parts and materials before you drop off your vehicle to minimize the repair time.

  3. We work directly with your insurance provider to keep the process moving forward.

Stop in today for your free estimate. Whether you need minor image-work or major body repairs, you can count on Kurt's.

Kurt's Lifetime Warranty
The repairs performed at Kurt's Autobody carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty for as long as you own the vehicle. This coverage is effective from the time you pick up your vehicle. Should you experience any problems, please call Kurt's at (309) 662-5823. You are also welcome to bring the vehicle directly to our shop. We stand behind our work and stand ready to offer you solutions.

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

Teen Driving Resouce Center
Teen Driving Resource Center > Teen Test: Test Your Knowledge

Parents, Test Their Knowledge – and Your's Too!
Take the following quiz (source: Cyber Drive Illinois) with your teen to see how well you both know the rules of the road and how to handle a vehicle. Discuss the answers together afterward and talk about any questions that may come up.

Answer True or False to the following:

  1. The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because it may remain icy after the rest of the roadway is clear.
  2. If driving during foggy weather, a driver should turn on the vehicle’s high-beam headlights to increase the field of vision.
  3. Most rear-end collisions are caused by the vehicle in back traveling too fast.
  4. The two-second rule helps the driver determine a safe following distance.
  5. If a vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane), the driver should quickly apply the brakes.
  6. If the front right wheel of a vehicle runs off the pavement, a driver should ease off the accelerator, brake gently, and gently steer back onto the pavement.
  7. When approaching a railroad crossing that has no warning signals (such as electric flashing lights or gates), a driver should look, listen, and slow down.
  8. After a train clears a crossing that has flashing signals, drivers may proceed after checking for a second train on another track.
  9. If moving with a stream of vehicles across a railroad track, it is safe to stop on the track for a short period of time.
  10. Drivers who become stranded in blizzard conditions should remain in their vehicles.
  11. When experiencing a tire blowout, the driver should apply the brakes quickly and pull off the roadway to check the tire.
  12. If a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should gently apply the brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid.
  13. Illinois law requires that headlights be illuminated when atmospheric confirmations require the use of windshield wipers.

Answers:

  1. True
  2. False
  3. False
  4. True
  5. False
  6. True
  7. True
  8. True
  9. False
  10. True
  11. False
  12. False
  13. True