Vehicle and Collision Repair Services Are Tricky. Who Do I Use?
Getting your vehicle repaired after it has been involved in an accident or it just isnt operating correctly is important. In many instances the vehicle cant be driven until the necessary repairs have been completed. Yet many people are wary about this type of service because you dont really know the quality of the work that you are getting. If you need to get your vehicle repaired it is important to do some checking before you take your vehicle to anyone.
If the vehicle is drivable you should attempt to get at least three written estimates. Body shops and repair shops will do this for you free of charge. They will give you an itemized list of the necessary repairs and the cost of them. Make sure you ask about the length of time it will take for them to complete the work as well. Once you get home carefully review all of the estimates. You should see the same items on there in the category of materials and likely some price differences for the labor.
If you notice that one of the estimates for vehicle repairs is much more than the others you may want to ask them why. It could be that they offer...