Ron Badorek's Auto Repair
1405 North 22nd Street, Decatur, IL 62526 217.428.5224

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Driving on Technology

Think of how much technology has changed vehicles in the last several years. And there's a lot more coming. Many will remember when drivers were the ones who had complete control of several driving f...
Published on: Mar 18, 2023

Has Mat? Hazmat

In the sloppy weather months, many drivers rely on protective mats to keep moisture, grime, ice, and snow from making a mess of a vehicle's interior. But if your vehicle has a mat it could become a ha...
Published on: Dec 21, 2022

What Decatur Drivers Should Do After a Car Accident

Getting into a car accident can ruin a lot more than just your day. So, consider these tips to make sure the damages aren't worse than you originally think: 1. Make sure everyone is ok, and call 911 ...
Published on: Jun 18, 2022

The Ron Badorek's Auto Repair Guide to Safe Towing for Decatur Drivers

Let's talk about towing safety in Decatur. Too often Decatur drivers just slap a trailer on the hitch and take off. But there are safety considerations to protect your tow vehicle, comply with IL laws...
Published on: Jul 01, 2021

Item Most Stolen from Vehicles

What item is most often stolen from vehicles?Is it:(A) Stereo(B) Wheels(C) Air Bag(D) DVD SystemWell, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the big...
Published on: Oct 09, 2020

Safe Driving in IL: Eliminating Food Distractions

So, what’s most distracting food in the car?   Is it: A Hamburger? Coffee A Soft Drink Twizzlers Well, all but the licorice makes the top ten, but coffee’s the number o...
Published on: Jan 03, 2019

Airbags in Decatur

After they’ve had an accident, some people wonder why their airbags didn’t go off.  Movies and television lead us to believe that airbags go off with the slightest bump.  The rea...
Published on: Nov 05, 2018

What Decatur Drivers Should Do After a Car Accident

Getting into a car accident can ruin a lot more than just your day. So, consider these tips to make sure the damages aren't worse than you originally think: 1. Make sure everyone is ok, and call 911 ...
Published on: Jun 12, 2016