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Did you recently pimp your ride? Outdated and wish-it-was-still-on TV show aside, getting a new paint job turns any car into your car. It’s not cheap, so how do you care for your investment? You can’t just treat your brand new paint job with generic products and expect everything to be OK. So how do you take […]

We all drive different makes and models, but two things remain the same. All our cars have miles and memories attached to them. Unfortunately, all those miles often come with a few minor dents. It’s not enough to warrant a new part or even a new paint job, but it bothers you all the same. […]

If you drive a modern car, you’re sitting in a technological wonder. When Karl Benz patented the first car in 1885, there’s no way he could have envisioned the features we enjoy today. Things such as video-assisted rear-view mirrors, adaptive steering, and now self-driving software make driving a more enjoyable experience. There is one major disadvantage […]

You probably paid or are in the process of paying thousands of dollars for your car. So you want it to look its best at all times. A scratch can really affect the look of your vehicle and bring down both its appearance and its overall value. It’s why most car owners want to have car scratch […]

Dent Removal: DIY or DI-Don’t? Taking your car to the auto body shop can be such a pain, especially if the only thing wrong with your car is a small dent. Can’t you just fix that on your own? Well, yes and no. DIY dent removal kits are designed to give you the tools and […]

Top 6 Most Common Body Shop Repairs Nobody likes a damaged automobile. While mechanical issues are everyone’s worst nightmare, body shop repairs are no fun either. From accidents to break-ins, to a nasty key scratch from an angry ex, there are a million reasons why you could be bringing your car in. What’s the Difference […]

Have you ever seen a car repair take only 30 seconds? Well… technically, this repair took several hours, but this month the team at John Harris Body Shop got to show off their performance on screen. A production crew spent the entire day with us watching a car repair from start to finish. They followed […]

Look out, Sumter! A new and improved John Harris Body Shop facility is coming your way. Construction on a brand new, state-of-the-art facility began just a little over a month ago and we couldn’t be more excited. And – don’t worry – there’s no need to break out a map to find it. The new […]

5 Signs You Need Auto Body Painting Services Lots of car owners go years without considering a new paint job for their car. Some owners find themselves needing to get their car repainted just a few months after driving off the lot. There’s no telling when you’re going to need an auto body painting service for your […]

What was previously a Meineke and Maaco auto shops, is now the home of our new John Harris Body Shop location in Summerville, South Carolina! The New Shop We did a complete overhaul of the exterior and interior office area! Removed was a wall that separated both business to open up the shop floor production […]

What used to be a shipping warehouse and lighting gallery is now something completely different. It’s our newest John Harris Body Shop in North Charleston, South Carolina! What’s New? We replaced all the lighting inside of the shop and painted the interior of the shop similar to what you would see at a manufacturing facility […]

Surely you’ve noticed that our days are getting shorter and nights are getting longer. If not all, many of us are driving more in the dark/at dawn. Whether it’s to and from work or to the store, it’s virtually unavoidable. This is why it’s crucial that your headlights are dirt and grime free! Having them […]

Damaged windshields are no stranger to drivers and insurance companies alike. In fact, windshield damage is the top insurance claim in the U.S. No matter how meticulous of a driver you are, sometimes windshield damage just happens. Pebbles can be kicked up by a passing car. A dump truck on the high way can lose some of […]

John Harris Body Shop at South Lake John Harris Body Shop has GREAT news to share! For those of you who are in Lexington close to our South Lake location, our body shop is now Honda certified! Honda builds some of the safest and most reliable vehicles available. Our trained technicians will use genuine parts […]

Getting hit by another vehicle can be the most frightening thing you go through. When this happens and you breathe a sigh of relief realizing that you’re not injured, your immediate train of thought needs to focus on getting your vehicle fixed. Choosing a top notch auto body shop will help you do this. This […]

Fall is such a beautiful time of the year, isn’t it? The leaves start to change into rich, warm colors, and the air becomes cool and crisp – not to mention the two holidays: Halloween and Thanksgiving! However, there is one unfortunate thing we’re here to warn you about: fog. Fog is it’s heaviest in […]

You may already know The Palmetto State is welcoming two new body shops in the Summerville and Charleston areas! As we welcome the crisp cool air of fall in October, we’ll be welcoming the North Charleston location. For those of you whom reside in West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant, and Downtown Charleston, we would love for […]

To the those in the Charleston area: Have we got news for you!!! We’re opening up a John Harris Body Shop in North Charleston, South Carolina this fall! If you’re in the areas below, you’re in luck! You’ll have close access to our experts. Serving the following areas: Mount Pleasant Downtown Charleston West Ashley North […]

Wishing all of you a peaceful day of remembrance this Memorial Day! Family & Veteran Owned Since 1975 May is a very important month for the Harris family. Not only is Memorial Day on May 29th, May is National Military Appreciation Month. We take pride in having been veteran (and family) owned since 1975! Our […]

Wouldn’t it put a dent in your day if these (or have) happened to you? You come out of the store and find that the person parked next to you has parked too close. The inevitable happens-their door bumps into yours, causing a dent. Let’s say you’re at your child’s baseball game. The player up to bat is […]

Around here, March is usually the month where we notice the days getting warmer and the flowers prepare for bloom. It’s also when we start to notice that thick blanket of yellow dust, pollen, covering every surface we set eyes on! And not to mention the spike in extreme allergies. Obviously it’s a pest for […]

John Harris Body Shops will be at the Midlands Job Fair on Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 from 10am to 2pm. The job fair is FREE to attend and will be held at: Dutch Square 421 Bush River Road Columbia, SC No registration is required for job seekers. Meet more than 60 employers to find out about […]

We recently featured an employee whose family needed our help. The Donnie Stevenson-Gibbs family sent this message to share with everyone who has helped them during this time: We would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to everyone including the John Harris Body Shop Family and the Oak Grove Baptist Church Family who has sent messages […]

Donnie Gibbs is a valued, long time employee of John Harris Body Shops. Donnie’s 13 year old son, Donnie Stephenson Gibbs has just been diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor.  He will need radiation treatment and other medical assistance going forward.  We want to help the family get through this since medical treatment can be […]

Satchel Ford Elementary is accepting donations to help Forest Acres families that have been devastated by the flood. Satchel Ford is located in the area that the media has deemed “ground zero” for the flood. We have both students and staff that have lost their homes, along with all the contents, and cars…basically everything. Please […]

If you’ve recently been in a wreck, you might be wondering, “when can I wash my car after it’s had body work done?” That’s a good question, because there are definitely some dos and don’ts about caring for your car if it’s recently been worked on, at least during the first 90 after picking it up. […]

Need to get away for a day or a quick overnighter?  Check out these quick South Carolina day trips to find some hidden Carolina gems: Sands Beach Port Royal, SC Sands Beach is a drive on beach where the Battery Creek meets the Beaufort River in Port Royal.  Back up near the water and set […]

I was recently in the market for a pre-owned vehicle and was shocked at the number of vehicles that had prior collision repairs even though they had a “clean history”.  Follow my tips for purchasing a used car, so you won’t get fooled. What some folks may not know is that you can avoid these collision […]

What used to be a shipping warehouse and lighting gallery is now something completely different. It’s our newest John Harris Body Shop in North Charleston, South Carolina! What’s New? We replaced all the lighting inside of the shop and painted the interior of the shop similar to what you would see at a manufacturing facility […]

Wishing all of you a peaceful day of remembrance this Memorial Day! Family & Veteran Owned Since 1975 May is a very important month for the Harris family. Not only is Memorial Day on May 29th, May is National Military Appreciation Month. We take pride in having been veteran (and family) owned since 1975! Our […]

Wouldn’t it put a dent in your day if these (or have) happened to you? You come out of the store and find that the person parked next to you has parked too close. The inevitable happens-their door bumps into yours, causing a dent. Let’s say you’re at your child’s baseball game. The player up to bat is […]