Hammer's Autoworks

Never leave the scene of an accident without exchanging insurance information with the other driver. Get their name, policy number, insurance company, and contact information. Even in minor fender-benders, having this on hand can save you a serious headache later.

After an accident, your insurer's priority is to settle the claim efficiently. Your priority should be a safe, properly repaired vehicle. Those two things aren't always the same. Hammer's Autoworks works directly with insurance companies so you don't have to navigate it alone.

Summer driving means more traffic, more road construction, and more distracted drivers on unfamiliar routes. Keep a safe following distance, avoid driving fatigued on long trips, and stay off your phone. The best road trip is one you finish safely.

Every vehicle that comes through our doors has a story. Our job is to make sure it leaves safely—structurally sound, properly repaired, and ready for the road. The difference is in the details.

A vehicle that's been in a collision needs more than cosmetic fixes. Proper structural repair restores the safety systems built into your car—the crumple zones, the alignment, the integrity of the frame. Cutting corners on repair means cutting corners on safety.

Your insurance company may suggest a repair shop. You are not required to use it. Missouri law gives you the right to choose your own auto body shop—and that choice directly affects the quality of the repairs made to your vehicle. Choose a shop that answers to you, not your insurer.

If you're involved in an accident, the first step is to move to safety if possible, then document everything. Photos of both vehicles, the scene, and any damage matter more than you think when it comes time to file a claim. Don't skip the documentation step—it protects you.

Summer road trips are back. Before you hit the highway, make sure your mirrors are properly adjusted, your windshield is clean and chip-free, and your visibility is as sharp as your route. A clear view can be the difference between a close call and a collision.

You can’t always avoid an accident. But you can make sure your vehicle gets repaired the right way.

At Hammer’s Autoworks, every repair is done to manufacturer specifications—because the way your vehicle is put back together directly affects how it protects you the next time something unexpected happens on the road.

From structural alignment to paint matching, collision repair is skilled, technical work. It requires the right parts, the right process, and professionals who understand what “repaired correctly” actually means.

That’s what we do. Every vehicle. Every time.

Hammer’s Autoworks. We’re gonna fix it right.

We’re back and ready to get to work.

Hammer’s Autoworks is open following the Memorial Day holiday. If your vehicle came out of the long weekend with new damage—from a road trip, a parking lot, or anything in between—we’re here to help.

Stop by for an in-person assessment. We’ll take a look at the damage, walk you through the repair process, and help you navigate your insurance claim if needed.

Bringing your vehicle in is always the right first step.