Before you take a vehicle to an auto body repair shop, it's a good idea to make a few preparations. Keep these 5 items in mind before your trip.
Dig Out Your Insurance Policy
It's smart to refresh your memory about what the different aspects of your policy are, even if you're sure an at-fault party will be paying for repairs. You'll want to know what your deductible is, and it's a good idea to know how your insurance carrier deals with things like uninsured motorists. If you were at fault or involved in a one-vehicle incident, you may also want to consider whether reporting the case on your insurance is worth it or whether you might want to pay out of pocket.
Folks who aren't sure about policies should contact their insurance agents to find out what the rules are. It's better to ask a slightly silly question than to be stuck with a serious problem, such as a deductible you haven't budgeted for.
Take Pictures
It's always a good idea to snap some images of what your ride looked like before you dropped it off. Don't depend on the auto body repair technician or an insurance adjuster to do this job. You should always get the images yourself. Make use of a cloud-based digital storage system to be sure you have access to them at all times.
Discuss Your Options
Most folks in the auto body repair business will be happy to just restore a vehicle as close to new as possible. If you're like to do something slightly different, such as replacing a broken mirror with one that's heated, bring this up before work starts. You may even want to take the opportunity to completely repaint your vehicle.
Extra Keys and Fobs
If you're going to be leaving your vehicle at an auto body repair shop, it's a good idea to have an extra key and fob. This will reduce the risk there will be a problem if the keys somehow get lost. You also should take any additional keys you have, such as ones for your house or another vehicle, off the key chain before you provide it to the staff at the shop.
Contact Information
You'll probably want to get your vehicle back as soon as possible. Provide multiple points of contact for the team at the shop to get in touch with you about returning the vehicle and dealing with unexpected issues.
For more information, get in touch with an auto body repair shop in your area.
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