Auto Body Repair

How do I find qualified shop to provide scratch and dent car repair? Someone recently asked if we could provide them with scratch and dent car repairs on a late-model car they purchased. You might wonder why someone would buy a vehicle with scratches and dents in the first place but it’s actually pretty common. Of course, there are many

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How does car accident insurance work? People often ask “how does car accident insurance work with the collision repair shop?” It’s a process that involves many different steps. In this article, we’ll share the process and then we’ll share two key things that will help you understand the way money flows in this industry: How car accident insurance companies make

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Can you take over an in progress restoration? One of the classic car questions we get often is “Can you take over an in progress restoration?” While it is always possible for a restoration shop to take on a restoration someone else started, it’s pretty rare to find a shop that will do it. Our shop does not take restoration

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How is classic auto repair different than restoration? Many owners of classic and vintage vehicles ask us for restoration when they just need classic auto repair. Often, auto body and paint work or mechanical services are what’s necessary to get the vehicle back into good working order. In this guide, we’ll explain the difference between the two options. What is

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How do I get a car collision repair estimate? Getting a car collision repair estimate is a simple process but there are several steps that include talking with your insurance company, choosing a repair shop, and having your vehicle physically inspected (rather than simply having an online estimate). In this guide, we’ll explain: What a collision repair estimate includes Limitations

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Why is my North Carolina online insurance estimate lower than the body shop estimate? There can be many reasons you might receive an online insurance estimate lower than the body shop estimate. One of the main reasons is the increase in the use of customer supplied digital pictures as the basis for the insurance adjuster’s claim amount. Your insurance company

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3 Important reasons you should work with an independent auto body repair shop If you live in a medium to large market like the Raleigh, NC area you’ve probably seen a lot of chain companies taking over independent auto body repair shops near you. There can be good reasons to work with those chain shops. But there are 3 –

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