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Choosing an Auto Body Shop that Works for You and Your Insurance

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If you’ve been in an accident, it’s important to know that auto body shops have your best interests in mind – and the same goes for doctors. Unfortunately, some body shops and doctors – the ones that tend to favor insurance companies – will routinely downplay claims, minimize auto repair costs, use cheap parts, or even neglect to fully treat ailments. These practices can devalue your vehicle or prevent you from a full recovery following an injury.
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CONSUMER’S GUIDE TO COLLISION REPAIR

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How Do I Choose a Collision and Refinish Center?

As the owner of a motor vehicle involved in an accident or submitting an insurance claim, you have the right to choose the shop where you wish to have your vehicle repaired. Verify your shop of choice is registered with the state of Ohio and look for certificates of technician training and memberships in professional associations. Continue reading →

Auto body shops say they, not insurers, should set costs

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Auto repair shops are stepping up their efforts against insurance companies, which they argue are controlling their prices by steering customers toward preferred businesses that do their bidding. Auto body trade groups are promoting bills in state legislatures from Massachusetts to Iowa to try to change the rules of the game. Continue reading →

Managed Direct Repair Network

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AutoBody Alliance supports a managed, turn-key Direct Repair Network of automotive body repair facilities available to multiple insurance companies throughout the United States. We strive for the ultimate goal of simplifying and streamlining the collision repair process for the insurance carrier, repair facility and the vehicle owner. The program provides a full-coverage, searchable directory of reputable automotive collision repair facilities with the ability to electronically dispatch assignments and communicate through our online tools. Continue reading →

How to Keep Your Bumper Dent Free in the City

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Do you worry about driving in the city? Taxi services are often better options for traveling on busy streets, but sometimes you don’t have much of an option. Nobody wants to have their bumper dented up from driving through busy city streets. Dents don’t look nice, and the costs to have them repaired may not be too nice either. In order to protect your car and your insurance costs, take some simple precautions the next time you know you’ll be driving in heavy traffic. Continue reading →