Collision Repair

Had a car accident? Need car repairs? Filling a car insurance claim? Don't trust the insurance companies or the auto repair shops to treat you right. Here's how to keep them honest.

Laws governing consumer rights in insurance matters are particular to each state. Auto insurance is a legal contract between a policy holder and the underwriter, within parameters outlined by a...

Once a vehicle has been turned over to a collision repair center, after the police reports are finished and all insurance photographs are taken, repairs aren't begun right away. The first step in...

A totaled vehicle is one that has sustained severe damage as a result of a collision, natural disaster or other event. While the subject comes up occasionally in casual conversation, many drivers...

I am sure you are aware of the mythical 'blind spot' that all vehicles supposedly have. The fact is, there is no such thing as a blind spot... unless you allow it to exist. Your automobile's...

Quarter panels make up a large part of a vehicle's exterior body. A vehicle's body is made up of a series of connected parts, all of which are separate and unique. These parts, when part of a...

Rebuilding damaged vehicles is not the easiest project to tackle. There are lots of legal things to consider when taking on a project. However, once you check out all aspects and have the correct...

They are the bane of highways and byways--treacherous holes seemingly appearing from nowhere right into the path of your automobile. Potholes can cause serious traffic accidents and result in an...

Don't wait for your adjuster to evaluate your collision damage if you've been in an accident. Check out the vehicle yourself, if possible, to get a handle on the extent of the repairs. Your...