The Three Main Steps Of Collision Repair
If you own or regularly use a car, then it pays to know how to handle collision repair. If or when a car crash occurs, you will work with auto body shops and your insurance to take your car in for an assessment, have your car repaired, and to have your damages covered according to your insurance policies.
Transport
The first step to handling the repair of a car that has experienced a collision is to find a way to get your car to an auto body shop. There are times where a collision is minor and you can reasonably drive the car to a mechanic yourself, but other times you will want to call your insurance and have them direct you to any towing company they cover or provide. Regardless, you'll most likely want to report the damage to your insurance when you transport your vehicle to your mechanic of choice. It's important to note that many collisions cause damage to the interior of your car that is not visibly apparent without an expert look.
Repair
Once your car has arrived at the auto shop, you can then have the mechanic analyze and repair any damage that might have occurred. This is important not only to make sure that any visibly apparent damage is repaired but also to discover any hidden damage such as newly misaligned tires, internal computer systems becoming out of line, or even brake issues. Additionally, a mechanic can assess your car and provide information to the police or any insurance involved as to what might have occurred, including information as to which driver was at fault in the collision.
Insurance
Finally, you need to work with your insurance and the insurance of the other driver to discuss what damages will be covered. Your mechanic may already be covered by your insurance, but there are times that you will need to ask your insurance to send their damage estimator to another shop if the damage was too severe to hand over to any specific auto body shop. Any mechanic can assist your insurance and any legal teams, if needed, with correctly estimating the amount of damage your car sustained.
Collisions are a stressful time for nearly everyone involved. When you have been involved in a collision, you will need to transport your vehicle to a mechanic, who will then assess and repair your car and share any information they find with your insurance. Always have a plan for what you will want to do in a car crash before you go on the road.
For more information, contact a collision repair service.
