Three Tips For Receiving Auto Repairs

18 January 2016
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

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After you have been in a car accident, you will want to have repairs done and you will want to have them done quickly to ensure that your vehicle can get back on the road without developing any more complications. In order to be sure that you receive the best repairs possible for the best cost, you will want to follow these three tips:

Get Estimates from a Place You Will Go To: 

Often people make the mistake of getting repairs from multiple shops around their area that they haven't even heard of or eventually won't feel comfortable enough to go to anyway. The best way to get estimates is to only call a few shops that you or a family member or friend has worked with in the past and that you know you can trust. Getting estimates from a shop you know you won't end up going to is a waste of time and if they give you a low estimate, it can delay you even more. This is because you will then go out looking at more reputable shops to give you the same low estimate, which may be difficult. 

Don't Get Repairs Without an Inspection from Insurance Company:

If you get repairs done before you have agreed on the amount with the insurance company, it can lead to problems in the end. If your insurance company takes more than a week to bring someone out for an inspection, you should begin calling every day to ensure that they don't keep you delayed. If you get repairs done sooner because you are frustrated, it can remove the insurance company's incentive to settle quickly. 

Beware of the Insurance Company's Auto Repair Shop Recommendation: 

Many times, there is an auto repair shop that works alongside your insurance company and provides lower cost repairs for their customers. This is a great way for your insurance company to save money. However, you shouldn't feel that you have to work with that auto repair shop. If you have an auto repair shop that you know and trust to work with already, it's better to go to them for auto repairs. This is because you never know if the insurance company's auto repair shop will actually provide the highest quality repairs. 

By following these three tips for receiving auto repairs, you can be sure that you end up with the best auto repairs possible and that you are satisfied with the outcome. 

For auto repair service, contact a company like Foster's Auto Service Inc.