While it is vitally important to have a medical professional check your health it is equally important to have an automotive professional check your car. Even a minor accident can cause serious damage to a vehicle, which in turn can put your life and the lives of your passengers at risk if you continue to drive it. Some insurance companies have specific rules and time constraints when it comes to auto repair, so check with an insurance representative to make sure you are following the correct procedure. Here is a list of questions to ask the auto-body shop:
a. Do you work with _______________ insurance? (state the name of your auto insurance company, ie – Mercury, Travelers, Geico, etc.)
b. Do you work with _______________ cars (state the make of your car, ie – Honda, Volkswagen, Ford, etc.)
c. When can I bring/tow in my car?
d. Will you be contacting me or my insurance company about damages?
It is important to use your personal auto insurance for your car’s repair; you are paying your auto insurance to help you out in a situation like this so give them a chance to do so.
