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Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid when choosing an Auto Body Shop
Top 3 Mistakes
to avoid when choosing an Auto Body Repair Shop.
MISTAKE #1
Let your insurance company choose your Auto Body
Shop.
You have the right to choose an independent auto body repair shop and not to be misled or pressured into a choice that serves the interests of your insurance company more than your own.
In an effort to steer you to a specific repair shop, your insurance company may use the following tactics:
- Promise you that if you take your car to a shop they prefer, the insurance company will guarantee the repairs.
- Advise you that delays inherent in the repair process will be avoided if you take your vehicle to the shop preferred by the insurance company.
- Tell you that you will incur additional out of pocket expenses if you choose to use an independent repair facility which they have not placed on their referral list.
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MISTAKE #2
Choose a Body Shop that is not Factory Certified.
Auto makers set high standards to achieve Factory Certification. Substandard body repairs affect resale and residual values, which ultimately affects their reputation in the marketplace. German Motors is Factory Certified by BMW of North America, which means our equipment and technicians meet or exceed the rigorous standards set by BMW. You receive the same high quality repairs, regardless of what make of vehicle you drive.
MISTAKE #3
Use Counterfeit Replacement Parts.
Counterfeit automotive parts are a $12 billion dollar business. Many body shops use them. These parts are made with lower tolerances and quality that are often not visible to the human eye - but can affect safety and resale value of your vehicle.
As a Factory Authorized Body Shop, German Motors Collision Center never uses anything counterfeit. Counterfeit parts cost automakers millions in lost revenue, in addition to a damaged reputation when these counterfeit parts fail to stand up like the factory parts.
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