The California ‘Leno’s Law’ restoration surge arrives at a moment when the specialty automotive aftermarket already generates a staggering $40.44 billion in economic impact across the state. With Senate Bill 1392 moving emissions exemptions forward, classic car owners, restorers, and our team at Downtown Collision are watching a genuine wave of heritage vehicle work take… Continue reading California ‘Leno’s Law’ Restoration Surge: What Sonoma County Classic Car Owners Need to Know in 2026

If you have ever wondered what you are actually paying for after an accident, this collision repair checklist breaks down the three big buckets: parts, labor, and refinishing. Choosing a shop to repair body damage to your vehicle shouldn’t be difficult and stressful, but let’s be honest, it really can be. So let’s walk through… Continue reading What’s Included in Collision Repair (Parts, Labor, and Refinishing): Your Complete Checklist

As of early 2026, 65% of all collision repairs now require ADAS calibration, far exceeding previous industry projections — and yet a troubling pattern has emerged across the country where technicians are simply clearing fault codes without performing the precise recalibration those systems demand. The ADAS ‘Code-Clear’ Crisis is not a distant industry problem; it… Continue reading The ADAS ‘Code-Clear’ Crisis: What Every Vehicle Owner Needs to Know After a Collision