What should car owners do when getting auto body repair quotes?

Getting quality auto body repairs completely quickly at a reasonable price is your first step back to normalcy after an accident. The best way to start the repair process is to get a quote from a reputable collision center. If you’re shopping for a repair center in San Antonio, TX, make sure to contact Red McCombs Superior Body Shop and use the following steps to get your free quote.

1: Provide Your Body Shop the Details About Your Car

Always start your repair journey by getting a quote from multiple collision centers. Provide each potential repair candidate with the year, make, and model of your vehicle. Then provide a summary of the damage. There’s bound to be some damage that you don’t notice, but completing a full inspection is our job, so just provide the information that you have.

2: Ask For a Pre-Assessment

Red McCombs Superior Body Shop offers free repair estimates, but other shops may charge a small fee. To avoid paying for a full estimate while you’re shopping around, ask for a pre-assessment. The shop will ask you to provide photos of the damage in order to complete an assessment. You should be aware that a pre-assessment isn’t a final quote and there may be underlying damage that can’t be assessed from a photo.

3: Inquire About Parts and Techniques

Once you’ve created a shortlist of shops you are considering, ask about parts and repair techniques, as they can affect the price and quality of your repairs. Although they may cost more than aftermarket parts, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts are the best option if your vehicle is still under warranty. If saving money on the repair bill is more important, ask about quality after-market parts.

4: Request an Itemized Quote

After your vehicle has been fully inspected, ask your repair shop for an itemized repair quote that includes parts, labor costs, and additional services. An itemized quote will help you compare your options and prioritize the repairs that fit into your budget. While an itemized quote will be closer to the final cost than a pre-assessment, your mechanic still might discover undetected damage once the repairs begin. The itemized quote can help you understand how additional repairs affect your final bill.

5: Check the Reviews and Certifications

Before you make a final decision, make sure to check the shop’s reviews to find out what other customers are saying about them. Look for indicators about the quality, speed, and customer service experience you can expect, and make sure to read a range of reviews. Finally, find out if the shop has any certification from reputable organizations or automakers. Red McCombs Superior Body Shop is among the 20 percent of American body shops that have the skill and quality to earn an I-CAR Gold Class certification.

So, for top-quality autobody work completed, visit our shop in San Antonio, TX.