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What to Expect When Visiting a Body Shop
Body Shop Savvy: Your Ultimate Guide to Navigating Repairs with Confidence Car accidents can happen unexpectedly, and there's no way to avoid them. Even if you are a careful driver, other drivers on the road may not be. That's why it's important to know what to do if...
Recognizing Signs of Shoddy Collision Repairs
Not all collision repairs are created equal. Arm yourself with knowledge on how to spot signs of poor workmanship or subpar repairs, ensuring you receive the quality and safety you deserve for your vehicle. Signs of Shoddy Collision Repairs When your vehicle has been...
Replacing Airbags
A Closer Look at What Happens During Collision Repair Airbags are an important safety feature in vehicles and are designed to deploy during a collision to protect the occupants of the vehicle. However, what happens to these airbags after an accident? If an airbag...
Delays – Understanding What Causes Them
Nobody Likes Delays There are several challenges that can cause delays in the collision industry, particularly with regards to the supply chain. Some of these challenges include: Limited Availability of Parts Limited availability of parts can be caused by a number of...
More Reasons to Choose an Independent Body Shop
More Reasons to Choose an Independent Body Shop Adding to the list of reasons to choose an independent body shop seemed appropriate, given the fact that the list of reasons NOT to choose a shop that is in partnership with your insurance company is so long. Here,...
Five Reasons To Choose An Independent Body Shop
When considering who should repair your damaged vehicle, you may want to consider going with an independent body shop over a shop that is “preferred or suggested” by your insurance company. In this article, we’ll give you five reasons to choose an independent body...
Tips for Maintaining the Value of Your Vehicle After Collision Repairs
After investing in collision repairs, it's crucial to take steps to preserve the value of your vehicle. Whether you plan to keep your car for years or sell it in the future, maintaining its aesthetic appeal, functionality, and resale value is essential. Here are some...
The Benefits of Regular Inspections for Collision-Prone Areas
Collisions can happen unexpectedly, causing damage to various parts of your vehicle. However, certain areas are more vulnerable and prone to damage in such incidents. It is crucial to prioritize regular inspections of these collision-prone areas to identify potential...
Pre-Scan and Post-Scan Importance
The Importance of Scanning To Your Repair The starting point for most collision repair should be a pre-scan and post-scan of your vehicle’s computer systems and sub-systems. When you bring your vehicle to a collision center, you assume that they have your best...
Invoking The Appraisal Clause
When Invoking The Appraisal Clause Is Helpful If you have a significant difference of opinion with the financial amount awarded by your insurance company over a loss, invoking the appraisal clause (if your policy allows it) may be a good option for you to...