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A father is a source of strength, a helper, and the finest kind of friend. Happy Father’s Day to all the great Dads out there. We hope Father’s Day brings you some time to relax and to celebrate in your favorite ways.

Celebrate the spirit of America and the courage of the brave hearts this Memorial Day. Click here to schedule an appointment.

A mother always puts the demands and choices of her child before anything else. She holds her child whenever he needs her help. She is always there when her child needs her. Such is the beauty of a mother. Warm wishes to you on Mother’s Day.

Spring has sprung, and so have the annoying potholes wet winter weather left behind on some of your most frequented roads. And unfortunately, these divots in the asphalt can wreak havoc on your vehicle. While they might not seem like a huge issue, potholes can cause costly damage to tires, suspensions, and other vehicle parts. A report from AAA indicates that drivers in the U.S. spend an average of $3 billion on pothole damage repairs each year. Luckily, there are several smart moves drivers can make to help minimize and hopefully steer clear of the damage that these rocky pavement pits might cause. Check out the roadmap below on how to avoid pothole pitfalls driving forward: Don’t drive through puddles When it comes to puddles, be cautious. Don’t drive a vehicle too fast through them since there may be hidden potholes that are deep and extra dangerous. If the vehicle does collide with a deep crater, don’t panic. Pull over to a safe spot on the highway or shoulder of the road right away. Slow down, check for cross traffic, change lanes and come to a stop to check for damage. Stay alert on unfamiliar roads When driving on an unfamiliar road, watch out for hazards. Because drivers often anticipate and avoid potholes in areas they travel often, they might not notice new ones in less frequented areas. Drivers should keep their eyes peeled in new places and proceed with caution. Keep a safe distance between vehicles Maintain a safe distance between vehicles on the road. Drivers will be able to spot potholes faster and more easily when they can see what’s coming. Make it a point to maintain at least a 3-second following distance between the vehicle in front of you. And remember, allow for extra space on highways and byways because it’s possible to miss a pothole when following too closely at faster speeds. Keep up on car maintenance If the vehicle’s tires are inflated properly when it hits a pothole, it lessens the chance of damage. When a vehicle hits a pothole with low tire pressure, the rim is more likely to be damaged and the suspension could suffer. Underinflated tires may also increase the chances of losing control of your vehicle or getting a blowout. Overinflated tires will not give as much during impact with a pothole, which could also damage the suspension. Shocks and struts in good condition, with properly inflated tires can cushion the blow. Drive slower in the dark Less visibility during nighttime means it can be tougher to avoid potholes. Reduce the chances of driving over them and minimize damage by taking it slow on the roads. This defensive driving tactic is especially helpful when it’s rainy or excessively windy. Know how to hit an unavoidable pothole Some potholes just can’t be avoided. One of the best things to do is slow down to avoid incurring vehicle damage. When the car hits a pothole, grip the steering wheel tightly to prevent it from jerking. Just don’t brake before hitting a pothole because doing so can cause damage. Source: Michigan Department of Transportation

Warm wishes on Easter to all our customers and their families. May this Easter bring your Family together for a great celebration filled with lots of joy, happiness, and of course chocolate!

Send us photos and information online so we can give you a cost estimate, and from there we can work with you and the insurance company paying for repairs to get your vehicle back to factory condition. If you need a tow or a rental car, we can also help with that. We work with a quality towing company that offers 24/7 service throughout the D.C. metro and can handle everything from compacts to full-size pickup trucks. We also have several rental cars on-site. Dealing with a collision is hardly a stress-free time, which is why we at Passport Collision Center do our best to make things as simple, fast, and easy as possible. If you run into trouble, you can trust Passport to fix it. We offer Full Auto Body Repair, Cosmetic Interior Repair, Alloy Rim Repair, Front and Rear Bumper Repair, Auto Glass Replacement and Repair Service, Painting Services, Local Auto Body Work for Alexandria Virginia and Marlow Heights Maryland. We work with all insurance companies and are certified to repair for the following car manufactured brands: Toyota Repair, BMW Repair, MINI Repair, INFINITI Repair, Mazda Repair and Nissan Repair. We look forward to helping!

We are so lucky to have you all as customers. Wishing you the luck of the Irish this St. Patty's Day and all the year through! Thank you for your continued patronage.

On our website, you'll find FAQs and other pages that cover everything about the repair process. You can send us photos and information online so we can give you a cost estimate, and from there we can work with you and the insurance company paying for repairs to get your vehicle back to factory condition. If you need a tow or a rental car, we can also help with that. We work with a quality towing company that offers 24/7 service throughout the D.C. metro and can handle everything from compacts to full-size pickup trucks. We also have several rental cars on-site.Our closest towns are Bowie MD, Waldorf MD, Brandywine MD, Woodmore MD, Hyattsville MD, Upper Marlboro and Capitol Heights MD, also very close to Arlington and Alexandria Virginia. more Dealing with a collision is hardly a stress-free time, which is why we at Passport Collision Center do our best to make things as simple, fast, and easy as possible. If you run into trouble, you can trust Passport to fix it. We offer Full Auto Body Repair, Cosmetic Interior Repair, Alloy Rim Repair, Front and Rear Bumper Repair, Auto Glass Replacement and Repair Service, Painting Services, Local Auto Body Work for Alexandria Virginia and Marlow Heights Maryland. We work with all insurance companies and are certified to repair for the following car manufactured brands: Toyota Repair, BMW Repair, MINI Repair, INFINITI Repair, Mazda Repair and Nissan Repair. We look forward to helping! We have a rare preferred partnership (Direct Repair Program) with USAA as a USAA STARS collision center. We can also handle collision referrals from the following insurance companies; GEICO insurance claims, Nationwide Insurance claims, USAA Insurance Claims, StateFarm Insurance Claims, Allstate Insurance claims, Progressive Insurance claims, Travelers Insurance claims, AAA membership referrals, AARP membership referrals, Farmers Insurance claims, The Hartford insurance claims, Metlife Insurance claims, Liberty Mutual Insurance claims, MAIF insurance claims, Erie Insurance claims, The General Insurance claims, Root Insurance claims, Chubb Insurance claims and many more partners are accepted. Let us handle the insurance coordination for you!

BMW Certified Body Shop Had an Accident? Relax……..This Changes Nothing. Once a BMW, Always a BMW. If you have an accident, you want to make sure that your BMW remains the ultimate driving machine. And, at the Passport Collision Center, we feel that when by choosing BMW, you deserve to enjoy that experience every moment you spend behind the wheel -- even after a collision. more As a courtesy to all BMW drivers on the road today,the Passport Collision Center has obtained the rare and coveted BMW Certified Collision Repair Center Certification This means that when you choose the Passport BMW Collision Center, you will now receive all of the benefits of BMW's rigorous testing, training, and certification including: • 120-hour technician training. • Repair procedures tested by BMW engineers. • Original BMW parts. • Certified results. • For restoring your BMW to original vehicle specifications of performance, beauty and safety, BMW Certified Collision Repair Centers have no equal. So Call or Email us today at the Passport Auto Collision Center, and let us restore your BMW with BMW Certified Technicians, parts, and processes, and keep driving the ULTIMATE driving machine. The Passport Auto Group Collision Center is a Premier BMW CERTIFIED Body Shop serving Washington DC, MD, and VA. If you need a VA Body Shop or an MD Body Shop, and you want BMW CERTIFIED Quality, The Passport BMW Certified Collision Center is your body shop of choice. Call, email, or come see us today in Marlow Heights, MD at The Passport Body Shop and Certified Collision Center and let us keep your BMW as the Ultimate Driving Machine.

Thank you for being a customer at Passport Collision Center. We look forward to serving you in 2022. We wish you peace, happiness, and an abundance of good health this new year.

During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. We would like to say Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season!

Life happens. When it does, Passport Collision Center has you covered. Let the experts help you get back on the road. Click here to get a quote.