Motorists’ Bill of Rights
Choosing a Collision and Center As the owner of a motor vehicle damaged in an accident, you have the right to choose the shop where you wish to have your vehicle repaired. This is the law! Do I Need More Than One Estimate No. Do not waste your time or that of several shops getting estimates. Select a repair facility that you feel comfortable with, then notify your agent or insurance company, or ask the shop to make the call on your behalf. Your insurance adjuster may have to inspect the damage. This can be done at an insurance drive-thru claim center or at the shop you have chosen. Notify Your Insurance Company Before authorizing any repairs, notify your insurance company or agent and tell them where the damaged vehicle can be inspected. Most, if not all, policies require notification. Is the Work Guaranteed? Most collision repair centers guarantee their collision work to some degree, which may not include the paint job. Ask to see a copy of the shop’s guarantee before repairs are started and have any information you do not understand clarified. Qualified Collision Repair Centers Verify your shop of choice is registered with the state of Ohio. Also, look for certificates of technician training. Membership in professional association and the Better Business Bureau indicates the shop is current with the latest repair procedures. Know your Shop Make sure the shop you choose:
Before driving away:
Q: I recently was involved in an accident and was given by my insurance agent a “Motorists’ Bill of Rights”. It was developed by the Ohio Board of Motor Vehicle Collision Repair Registration organization. It is very informative. Do you belong to this organization? A:Randy Lane’s Auto Body, Inc. does belong to the Ohio Board of Motor Vehicle Collision Repair Registration organization. We register yearly with this organization and there is a fee associated with joining. It is highly recommended that all body shops join, but as you know, there are some that do not get registered as required. I’d like to highlight some of the key points on the “Motorists’ Bill of Rights”:
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