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COLLISION REPAIR SERVICES |
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DO's &
DON'Ts |
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In case of an
accident, be
prepared with
these handy
tips. |
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Do's |
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Stop at
once and
identify
yourself. |
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Show
your
driver's
license
and
registration
to the
other
driver,
theinjured
persons,
and to
any
police
officer. |
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If
injuries
appear
serious,
call an
ambulance.
If you
feel you
were
injured
in any
way, see
a
physician
promptly.
It is
important
for you
to seek
treatment
right
away. |
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Write a
complete
description
of the
accident
as soon
as
possible.
If
possible,
take
pictures,
even if
this
means
returning
to the
scene of
the
accident
at a
later
time. |
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Notify
your
insurance
company,
even if
the
claim
appears
small
and
there
are no
apparent
injuries.
Settling
the
claim
yourself
is
dangerous.Follow
all
prescribed
procedures
when
reporting
an
accident
to your
insurance
company. |
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Have
even
minor
damage
repaired.
Letting
your car
go
unrepaired
can cost
you in
the long
run.
Dents
and rust
spots
deduct
from the
resale
or
trade-in
value of
your
car. You
will pay
for it
eventually,
so drive
a car
that's
in first
class
condition
now. |
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Draw a
diagram
of the
accident
showing
the
direction
of the
vehicles
involved
and the
point of
accident.
Show
street
names
and
location
of
street
signs,
stop
signs,
lights,
etc. |
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Describe
any
other
damage
or
pertinent
information. |
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Feel
free to
call us
if you
have any
questions.
We deal
with
automotive
repair
and
insurance
companies
every
day and
would be
happy to
save you
any
undue
hassle
and
worry. |
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Don'ts |
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Do not
discuss
responsibility. |
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Do not
discuss
the
circumstances
of the
accident
with
anyone
except
the
police
and a
positively
identified
representative
of your
insurance
company.
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Never
give a
signed
statement
to the
claims
adjuster
representing
the
other
driver's
insurance
company.
The same
goes for
a phone
recording.
If you
are
being
pressured,
you may
wish to
consult
an
attorney.
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Don't be
fooled
by the
"lower
estimate".
There is
a big
difference
in body
shops. A
low bid
could
reflect
an
incomplete
job.
When
some
items
(such as
alignment)
are
overlooked
on a
repair,
the
consequences
to the
driver
can be
serious.
An
improperly
repaired
car,
especially
one with
heavy
structural
damage,
can be
very
dangerous.
Exercise
your
right to
determine
which
shop
will
repair
your
car.
Make
sure
every
detail
has been
attended
to and
repaired
to your
complete
satisfaction
before
signing
any
insurance
company
release.
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Don't
allow
your car
to be
towed to
a repair
shop you
are not
familiar
with.
Don't
authorize
repairs
by
signing
a towing
release
unless
you have
decided
to have
your car
repaired
by the
shop
your car
is being
towed
to. Read
and
understand
all
papers
before
you sign
them. |
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