MT. VERNON —  Mt. Vernon Auto Body is closing after 40 years in business. Owner Ron Carr says after originally working in insurance, he saw a need for an auto body repair shop in the community, which led to him opening Mt. Vernon Auto Body.

Carr says he’s been lucky to have loyal customers and employees over the years.

Carr says with vehicle technology getting more sophisticated and investments needed to keep up, he says it’s time for him to retire at age 74.