Been in a prang and your insurer has told you where to get the job done? Not so fast. They may not want you to realise that the choice is actually yours. Don’t let them twist your arm! We’ll show you why it’s best to do your homework and research car repair services after being in an accident on the road.
Insurance companies want you to pay ever-increasing high premiums and dictate where your car gets repaired. In turn, this saves them money on your car repairs and leaves you fronting a higher bill.
If you chose to take this route for your car repairs, you might have to:
If you go with your insurer’s suggested repairer, there’s a risk of a lower quality repair, after which you may have to go for a second repair somewhere else. You can save more money in the long run by getting the damage fixed properly the first time at your choice of a trusted repairer.
If you’re a car enthusiast like us, it can be hard to entrust someone with your vehicle, especially a smash repairer that you didn’t choose yourself. If your insurance policy gives you a choice of repairer, you should contact your own choice of repairer first. You can check your insurer’s Product Disclosure Statement to see whether you can choose your own repairer to do the job – don’t let your insurance provider make you think you have to go with their choice right there and then.
No matter whose fault the accident was, an insurer cannot force you to go with a particular repairer. When you are making a claim through the at-fault driver’s insurance company, remember you don’t hold a policy with them. Some insurance companies will try to persuade you to go with their partnered repairer, or even tell you that you have to. Remember, you have the right to choose your own repairer.
At Diverse Garage, you can contact us first, and we’ll take care of the process from start to finish – from the claim to handing back the keys to your now-perfect ride.
For the most accurate and fair quote, we’ve switched to in-person car inspections. Schedule a visit with our experts to get a precise cost estimate based on your vehicle’s actual condition, eliminating guesswork and ensuring you get the quality service you deserve.
Online quotes can be misleading. Our in-person assessments provide you with an accurate estimate.
Online quotes often miss important details, leading to unexpected costs. Our method ensures the quote you get is the quote you can trust.
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To receive a repair quote, schedule a time to bring your car to our garage.
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