Southern Collision Center

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE HAVING YOUR CAR REPAIRED

• NEVER drive a car that could be unsafe because of damages. We will gladly tow your vehicle to the closest Southern Collision Center repair facility.

• Some insurance companies may want you to visit their drive~in claims center before having your car repaired. You can do this, or you may leave your car at our location and ask that the insurance company come to inspect the vehicle. Southern Collision works closely with all of your major insurance companies and we keep close communication with insurance companies to advise them of all work and repairs that need to be done to our customer's vehicle.

• As a consumer it's nice to know that there is NO Law that requires you get more than one estimate or appraisal on your vehicle. You have the right to get as many comparision estimates as you like in order to help you make an informed decision about your collision repair options.

• You have the right to take your vehicle to the collision repair center of your choice.Your insurance company CANNOT require you to go to a paticular shop. Your insurance company can recommend a reputable repair center in your area, including Southern Collision Centers

• Differences in repair estimates are common. A lower estimate may not include all necessary work. If you're not sure why one estimate is different from another you've received, just ask one of our friendly staff members at either of our locations.

• Choose a repair center that has unibody repair equiptment andcertified (by I-car or ASE for example) technicians.  All of our technicians have continuing I-Car and ASE training to ensure that they are skilled in the latest repair process and equiptment.

• Make sure you choose a collision repair center that has the advanced equiptment and systems used to remove and reistall frame, suspension and engine components as well as provide other essential collision repair services and training to repair your vehicle to it's exact factory specifications.

• Make sure that the collision repair center offers a warranty. Southern Collision Center offers every customera warranty that protects you for as long as you own your vehicle.

• Let us help you work with your insurance company. Souther Collision has established positive business relationships with virtually every auto insurance company. Our ability to "cut through the red tape" ensures a smoother, faster repair process.

• Ask the repair center to pre~arrange a rental car. Since the average car is in the repair shop two weeks, ask if the shop can make recommendations for a rental company and if they can arrange for a rental car to be ready when you drop off your vehicle.