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When your vehicle needs repairs after an accident, the process of dealing with insurance companies can feel overwhelming. Many customers assume that repair shops must negotiate directly with insurers to settle claims. However, independent repair shops often take a different approach. This post explains why many independent shops avoid negotiating with insurance companies, compares them with Direct Repair Programs (DRP), and offers practical advice for customers facing insuran

Recently, we had a vehicle come into our shop with severe front-end damage. The impact was significant; the front of the vehicle was heavily crushed, and under normal circumstances most people would expect the airbags to deploy. In this case, they did not. The most important thing to say first is this. The driver is okay. That outcome does not change how serious this situation was or what we learned from it. After reviewing the vehicle’s history, we found that the car had bee

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