Q: How Do I Choose The Best Collision Auto Repair Shop in the Desoto Area?
ANSWER...
If you’ve got yourself into a bit of a fender bender, chances are you’ll need to find auto body shop to repair your car or truck. With many auto body shops around, it’s important to know that they are certainly not all created equal.
And don’t think that the quality of a repair job doesn’t matter much. A really bad auto body shop can reduce a cars value by up to 50%. In other words, even if an insurance company is paying for repairs now, you’ll be paying for it later, when you’re forced to sell your car for less than it should be worth. For just this reason alone, you’ll want to choose a body shop very carefully.
1). Know a good body shop before you go!
Being prepared, with a good body shop in mind before you get into an accident, is ideal. This way, you’ll be ready to move fast and get the car in quickly, expediting the entire process. Further, you’ll prevent stress overload, and save yourself from making a hasty decision. If it’s too late for this, fear not; read on and get ready to find the right body shop!
2). Look at some recent body work
If possible, try to take a look at some recently completed work. Look for paint lines, swirls, uneven fitments, and other tell-tale signs of less than perfect work.
3). Ask about Guarantees and Warranties
Ask if any sort of guarantees or warranties are offered. Many auto body shops will guarantee their work for at least a 3 or 6 month period. If the shop does not offer guarantees, ask them why.
4). Look at what types of cars the body shop is working on.
If you see a lot of nice cars being repaired, this could be a sign that the body shop does quality work with quality parts. On the other hand, if the shop seems to be repairing a bunch of ‘beaters’, you may want to look elsewhere.Also, it’s important to see if the body shop works on your type of car. Ask the owner if he’s ever worked on your particular model. Often times a shop will specialize in certain makes and types of cars. You’ll want to bring your car to a body shop that is familiar with repairing it, if you expect good results
5). Show your desire for quality body work
Make sure the automobile repair shop is well-aware of how important quality body work is to you. If they know that you have very high standards, they will likely try to do good work. This may have a very positive impact on the final end result, and certainly can’t hurt.
6). Don’t ask them to ‘Cut Corners’
If an insurance company is paying for the repairs, don’t try to ask the body shop to ‘cut corners’ to cover your deductible. This is not only against the rules, but it will often result in you receiving a far poorer level of service. Pay your deductible and get the job done right.
Easy Duz It Auto Body
1340 Lyndon Avenue
Desoto, TX 75115
Phone: 469-747-3283
