by intern | Apr 13, 2020 | Repair decisions that impact you financially, Safety Questions, Timeline Questions
Collision repair is constantly evolving as new cars are produced each year with new and improved safety features (also called ADAS technologies) and smart computer systems. Thats why each vehicle’s manufacturer has repair guidelines for body shops to follow to...
by intern | Feb 19, 2020 | OEM, Repair decisions that impact you financially
The cost of collision repair is one of the top elements discussed between the auto body shop, insurance company and car owner. It seems that the cost is increasing more with every year and we can’t help but wonder why that is. The unfortunate fact is that newer...
by Thomas Zoebelein | Feb 15, 2020 | Repair decisions that impact you financially
The last thing you would expect after an expensive auto body repair is needing to go back in the shop with recurring issues. Those issues are called “go backs” in the automotive industry, and nobody ever wants to deal with them. Go backs are defined as...
by Thomas Zoebelein | Nov 26, 2019 | Insurance Questions, Repair decisions that impact you financially, Safety Questions
You just got into a car accident, and you already feel as if your entire world was side-swiped. To make matters worse, you now have to start the insurance claims process and make a decision about where to get your vehicle repaired. Unfortunately, many people become...
by Thomas Zoebelein | Oct 25, 2019 | Repair decisions that impact you financially, Safety Questions
Just last year, a giant body shop chain was formed and became one of the biggest auto body shop chains in the country. With over one thousand locations across the country, Insurance companies saw this as the perfect opportunity to save money by sending their customers...
by Thomas Zoebelein | Sep 12, 2019 | Repair decisions that impact you financially
When an auto body repair shop in Palmdale performs a repair on your car, they have three options for parts. These 3 options are: Direct from the dealer (OEM) From a junkyard. From an aftermarket parts supplier. As someone who is needing car repair, you may not know...