If your collision repair bill grew after you dropped the car off, you ran into a supplement, and it is usually a good sign, not a scam. A supplement is an addition to the original estimate for damage or operations that could not be seen until the car was taken apart....
Getting the color right is one of the hardest parts of auto body work, which is why professional shops invest so much in paint matching and blending. Even “the same” factory color varies from car to car after years of sun and wear, so matching a repair to...
If your car is in the shop after a collision, whether you get a rental, and who pays for it, depends on your coverage and who was at fault. In California, a rental during repairs comes from either your own rental reimbursement coverage or the at-fault driver’s...
Whether a collision repair shows up on CARFAX depends on whether the accident or repair was reported to a source CARFAX collects from, not on the repair itself. Many repairs do appear; some never do. If you are worried about your car’s history report after a...
Choosing a collision repair shop in Los Angeles comes down to one question: will they restore your car to manufacturer standards, safely and in writing? With hundreds of shops across the LA area, the right checklist helps you tell a quality repairer from one that just...
