That mostly depends upon you. If you wish, you will receive updates at every next step of the repairing process.
We most certainly do since we have the specialists in Paintless Dent Removal at our workshops.
No, that won’t be necessary but before starting with the repairs, we might want to review the vehicle. Also, it will be necessary for us to order any exterior parts if required.
Because we might want to review your insurance estimate alongside the vehicle before scheduling the vehicle for repairs. This allows us to gather any information we may need to pre-order the exterior parts necessary to repair your vehicle without any delay.
Generally, the renter must fulfill the following requirements:
· Must be 21 years or older
· Must carry their own insurance policy.
· Must provide a valid, non-expired driver’s license and proof of insurance.
· Must put down a credit card as a security deposit.
That’s absolutely exclusive to the damaged vehicle. However, an Autobody Repair shop puts in around 4 to 5 hours of labor hours each day.
In Waterborne Paints, water is the carrier of the color instead of harmful solvents, which is normally used. Due to its excellent coverage, it uses less product, is definitely an easy cleanup and most importantly: Waterborne Paints are much safer to the environment since they produce 25% less pollution emission than solvent-based paints. So basically we’re aiding in saving the earth one car at a time!
If the frame is not completely damaged due to a tear or kink then it can be repaired completely. Also, it is important to consider that most of the modern vehicles have the vehicle frame as their core structure, so the frame might even have to be replaced if it’s beyond repair.
A Supplement is nothing but the damages that were not discovered during ‘Visual-Only’ or The Final Estimate since the vehicles are designed in such a way that at the time of collision they collide in an “outside-in” fashion to protect the passengers and driver. These are the additional damages that are discovered during repairs.
An Estimate gives you complete information about the money that will be required to repair your vehicle and Since, you need to claim your insurance an Estimate becomes necessary so that you don’t have to pay from your own pocket.
Also called as ‘Drive-in estimate’, a Visible Only Estimate is given by a mechanic just by looking at the external damages in a vehicle; with disassembling the vehicle. Hence, more often than not, a Visible Only Estimate is not fully accurate because no amount of internal damages are included.
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): The parts that have been provided by your vehicle’s factory supplier.
Aftermarket: The parts that have been copied from the original factory and have been manufactured by a 3rd party supplier.
Recycled Parts: This is an original factory part that has been removed from a vehicle once it’s retired and used in another.
The answer to this question is very specific to every case. Since the visual-only estimate increases drastically once the internal damages are discovered. As we know that the most expensive autobody parts are located on the inside of the vehicle, the more accurate estimate can be calculated when the vehicle is opened. Every insurance company is trained to tackle situations like these and one may never know what they might end up paying from their pocket. However, our Autobody shop will help you at the best of their capabilities to reduce the load from your pocket.
In no circumstances, your insurance can ask you to visit an Autobody shop against your wish. According to the California Law, you are free to choose any Autobody Shop you may please.
Generally speaking, it is definitely better if you take your vehicle at the Autobody shop but if that’s not possible at the moment you can call a Mechanic/Estimator to your house and have them prepare an estimate.
Since the Insurance companies always try to dodge the claims and never give their clients the correct amount of money. And when you contact a local auto body shop of your choice then they will give you the right estimate, which will help you in getting the right amount of money from your insurance company.
First of all, Call an Ambulance, there’s no greater asset than life.
Injuries happend during collisions and you may not imediately experience the damage caused.
Do not Exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver(s)—Don’t admit liability, never do that at the scene, or exchange any sort of insurance-related information with the other party.
About the repair and insurance claim, avoid calling your insurance company before getting an estimate from a local auto body shop.