Your Best Decision After A Collision
Did you know that by law you have a choice where to have your vehicle repaired? Insurance companies may suggest certain shops that are on their direct repair program, BUT the choice is yours as to who repairs your vehicle.
Over the years, we have been asked many different questions about insurance. The best source to gain information regarding your specific policy, deductible, allowances, uninsured motorist coverage, and rental coverage is your insurance agent or insurance company. Advanced Autobody, Inc. is happy to work with any insurer to see that you vehicle is restored to its pre loss condition or better. We guarantee our workmanship for as long as you own your vehicle.
Some of the Insurance companies we work with are USAA , Geico , Progressive , Sentry , Travelers , Amica , Liberty Mutual , Farmers , Essurance , Assurance , MetLife , Ohio Casualty, and many others. Just sit back and let us do all the paper work for you.
HELPFUL TIPS
Stay calm, and do not leave the scene. Call law enforcement authorities immediately. Do not pay the other party and do not discuss the accident with anyone except the police and your insurance company. Write down the names and addresses of the involved parties and witnesses. Contact Advanced Autobody to set up an appointment to get your vehicle repaired or have your vehicle towed to us.
There is no state law requiring you to obtain more than one insurance estimate. In fact, most insurance companies will work with a single estimate from a reputable body shop. We recommend that you choose a body shop you are comfortable with, like Advanced Autobody Inc., and allow them to work directly with your insurance company to see that your vehicle is repaired properly and returned to you as soon as possible.
Hidden damage is very common in collision repair due to the complexity of today’s vehicles. The initial repair estimate is just that, an estimate. All insurance companies understand this and expect supplemental costs on significant repairs. In most situations the only portion of the repair bill you would pay would be any applicable deductible. Any additional repair costs will be paid by the insurance company as it is their responsibility to return your vehicle to pre-loss condition.
The choice of repair facility is 100% yours. Although an insurance company may suggest shops on their “list” or who they prefer to work with, anti-steering laws prevent an insurer from mandating the use of a particular body shop for them to pay for the repair. We do participate in a number of insurance company direct repair programs which streamline the repair process, however the choice of repair shop us ultimately yours.
Many dealership body shops do fine quality work, however, independent body shops still repair the majority of collision damaged vehicles. There are laws in place to prevent auto manufacturers from voiding warranties due to repairs done by shops other than dealers of those product lines. By not selling cars or changing oil, our full focus is on collision repair and we feel the difference shows in our customer service and finished product.
Most people don’t need auto body repair often. Unfortunately when you do, it’s not always easy to know which repair center to choose. That’s why Advanced Autobody, Inc. is a proud AAA approved quality-rated auto body repair center. The PPG paint products that we use carry a lifetime paint performance guarantee as well as having earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. In addition to the lifetime paint performance guarantee, we provide a lifetime warranty on the entire repair.