fatherlarry
03-08-2006, 09:30 PM
Helpful Tips:
Going out to get estimates is NOT required by law. When an insurance carrier is going to be paying the claim, they have appraisers who write damage reports or estimates, in most cases. That damage report should be written at the shop of your choice to ensure accuracy. It doesn't necessarily matter how many estimates you get. In this business you get what you pay for. "Low dollar" estimates could be deceiving and not accurate, possibly overlooking hidden and serious damages. Needless to say, if you turn in more than one estimate to the insurance company, which one do you think they will choose? Remember go to the SHOP OF YOUR CHOICE.
Insurance companies will write a claim and tend to use after market parts to cut their costs on the estimate. Remember, you have the right to ask for OEM parts to bring the car back to factory original condition. Paul will help you and answer any questions when comparing OEM parts to aftermarket. When you go with factory, you know you're getting a factory fit and quality made part. If the car is old, then the insurance company may tend to go with used parts, which is still better than aftermarket. In the case of restoring, where you must use aftermarket reproduction parts, Paul will advise you as to the best manufacturers to use.
Satisfaction
The most important fact to remember is that you should be totally satisfied before accepting your repaired vehicle. B&S guarantees your satisfaction.
Going out to get estimates is NOT required by law. When an insurance carrier is going to be paying the claim, they have appraisers who write damage reports or estimates, in most cases. That damage report should be written at the shop of your choice to ensure accuracy. It doesn't necessarily matter how many estimates you get. In this business you get what you pay for. "Low dollar" estimates could be deceiving and not accurate, possibly overlooking hidden and serious damages. Needless to say, if you turn in more than one estimate to the insurance company, which one do you think they will choose? Remember go to the SHOP OF YOUR CHOICE.
Insurance companies will write a claim and tend to use after market parts to cut their costs on the estimate. Remember, you have the right to ask for OEM parts to bring the car back to factory original condition. Paul will help you and answer any questions when comparing OEM parts to aftermarket. When you go with factory, you know you're getting a factory fit and quality made part. If the car is old, then the insurance company may tend to go with used parts, which is still better than aftermarket. In the case of restoring, where you must use aftermarket reproduction parts, Paul will advise you as to the best manufacturers to use.
Satisfaction
The most important fact to remember is that you should be totally satisfied before accepting your repaired vehicle. B&S guarantees your satisfaction.