NAME: Sprague’s Collision Center ADDRESS: 2104 Dwyer Ave., Utica (corner of Culver Avenue.) ABOUT THE BUSINESS: State-of-the-art collision repair facility offering lifetime warranties on repairs. Works directly with all insurance companies. Offers rental vehicles on-site. Quality and timely repairs by trained technicians in modern and clean environment. All new equipment as required by vehicle manufacturers on-site. Five-star reviews. WHAT’S NEW: Now offering 24/7 live streaming in-shop to view your vehicle repairs. HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. OWNER: Dean Sprague CONTACT: 315-235-3882; Facebook; www.spraguescollision.com.
Doug Rocker, auto body tech at Sprague’s Collision Center, earned his nickname “Eagle Eye” at the Utica, N.Y., shop thanks to his meticulous attention to detail. In her FenderBender Award nomination, Christina Sprague, office manager at Sprague’s, commented on Rocker’s relentless dedication to fixing the vehicles at the shop to the highest possible standard. “Last winter, a new customer came in that had driven through some barbed wire fencing, resulting in dramatic damage,” Sprague wrote. “Upon drop-off, Doug marked the vehicle for every inch of damage that was caused and because of his attention to detail, he was able to catch significantly more damage than was captured on the original esti
