by Eric Reamer | | insurance, Repair
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...
by Eric Reamer | | insurance
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...
by Eric Reamer | | insurance, Quality, Repair
Do You Need a Post Repair Inspection? Have you ever picked up your vehicle after getting it repaired or serviced, and something just felt “off”? It happens more than you might imagine. And when it does happen, you might consider looking into a post repair inspection....
by Eric Reamer | | insurance, Repair
After an accident, we have all been trained (programmed?) to pull out our insurance card and dial the 800 number on the back to start the claims process. We probably believe (or want to believe) the advertising slogans that we have a “good neighbor”, or that we’re in...
by Eric Reamer | | insurance, Repair
Body Shop Estimates vs Insurance Scare Tactics When you get into an accident, the last people you expect to deceive you are those working for your insurance company. And yet, if you choose a collision center that’s not on the insurer’s “preferred list”, chances are...
by Eric Reamer | | insurance
What is a Total Loss? Being involved in a vehicle collision can be a stressful experience, and sometimes the damage is so extensive that the vehicle is considered a total loss. But what exactly does it mean for a vehicle to be deemed a total loss? In simple terms, a...
