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How To Choose the Right Auto Body Shop

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT AUTO BODY SHOP AL'S AUTOSHOP Juper Greal Aute d Pay Attention to Word-of-Mouth Any business can advertise, but you'll do better with a shop that friends, family or acquaintances recommend. Consider the Operation's Location and Overhead Large body shops with a lot of front-office workers Usually charge higher rates to pay their staff. While service from front-desk folks, managers and foremen gives a feeling of confidence in the business, it can result in estimates that are padded with non-essential work. =$$$ Get Several Estimates Super Great Auto Taking your car to several auto body shops for repair quotes is the best way to avoid overcharges. AL'S AUTOS Quick Auto Repair $490 $450 $420 Ask the Right Questions Does the shop provide a written warranty? If so for how long and what does it cover? • Does the shop have fire and theft insurance? How long has the shop been in business? Does it have a business license? What materials will be used to fix your vehicle? (New parts are the most desirable but old parts can help to save money.) AFTER THE FACT How to tell if your body shop did the job correctly Have a Clear Understanding Up Front Be clear on what the shop is going to fix and how it will do the repair. Get everything in writing. Ask about the shop's warranty on its work. When you return, review the paperwork to confirm that the shop did the repairs correctly. Appearances matter. When you pick up your car, it should have been washed, cleaned and vacuumed. Clean Car Is A Must Take a close look at the area that Closer was repaired. Inspection When a car is hit in the front, the frame may have been bent and required straightening on what the body shop calls "the rack." The shop workers use it to pull the frame rails until the frame is straight. If you are concerned that a major repair wasn't done correctly and want someone other than the original body shop to size it up, you can get a second opinion. Paint Jobs: Matching Colors & Consistency Most factory paint jobs have an "orange peel" texture to the finish to a greater or lesser degree. Whether you like that effect or not, most factory paint jobs have this texture, and it can be tricky for body shops to duplicate. If possible look at the car in the sunlight to make sure the new paint matches the car's original shade and finish. Examine the paint for runs or imperfections such as hair or specks of dirt trapped in the finish. In some cases, a problem with the repair develops When It months later. Isn't Fixed Right A common scenario is that you notice the car's front tires are wearing unevenly. This could be a sign that the front suspension hasn't been straightened and repaired correctly. Find your paperwork and receipt, bring the car back and show the manager the tire's wear pattern. The shop should fix the problem under the warranty. Sources: http://www.edmunds.com/car-care/5-tips-for-choosing-the-right-auto-body-shop.html http://www.edmunds.com/car-care/how-to-tell-if-your-body-shop-did-the-job-correctly.html Bloomington FORD LINCOLN Bloomington, Indiana Infographic Designed By: FaNationalPositions Profitable Internet Marketing

How To Choose the Right Auto Body Shop

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Damage to cars happen. Another car might be distracted and rear end you, you might scrape against a post or hail might dent the hood. When any kind of damage happens to you vehicle, it’s time to bri...

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