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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Tips About Selecting A Reputable Auto Body Shop

By Buford Mccormick

Many, if not most of us are dependent on our vehicles. Without our cars or trucks, most people would have an extremely difficult time getting through their day; and many people live in places where living without a car is next to impossible. Unfortunately, accidents can happen to anyone at any time and if your car is damaged, you will want to have it fixed right away. Read on for some tips on picking an auto body shop which you can trust to repair your car when you need it.

Before you choose an auto body shop for your vehicle, you should find out as much as possible about the body shops in your city. One thing to remember as you search is that some body shop form partnerships with insurance companies, with the garage doing work at specified prices for customers referred to them by the insurer.

If this is the case at the shop you have chosen, be prepared for some corners to be cut in order to lower the cost of the repair. If a repair shop has agreed to do a service for$500 then they try to make the repair fit into that price range. If this means using aftermarket parts or not putting the best quality items back on your car, they have no problem doing that. Be careful that they are giving you the best service and products available.

This is important because you do not want to bring the vehicle home and then discover that after a few weeks, things start to fall apart or you have other problems due to a repair that was not made in the best manner. Remember, not all parts are made equal.

Insurers do not mind if auto body shops use salvaged or off-brand parts to save money. This saves the garage, but you should find repair shops which use OEM parts in order to ensure that your repairs are done properly. These parts are made for a specific make and model and are the best choice for replacing parts damaged in an accident.

Body shops which have a track record of failing to perform work in a timely manner are ones which are best avoided. Many customers may be convinced by an explanation that parts are back ordered, the real reason could be that the auto body shop has taken on more customers than they are able to handle - look up the repair shop with the Better Business Bureau to find out if there have been any complaints filed against the business.

Before deciding on an auto repair shop, you should make sure to check with the Better Business Bureau to see if any customers have filed complaints. If you drive a car which is imported, then when it needs repair you'll want to bring it to an auto body shop which specializes in working on your make and model of car. Not every garage will have the necessary parts for these vehicles and using parts made for US made cars is definitely not recommended - these are often the wrong size and can cause more damage to your car.

Before choosing a body shop to bring your car to, ensure that this garage is known for providing high quality repair work and can work on whatever type of vehicle you drive. You depend on your car; so make sure that the auto body shop you choose is one you can trust to do the job right. - 21396

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