B Street Collision Center

• Do not "dry wipe" your vehicle. Dry wiping can scratch the finish. • Avoid parking under trees and utility lines which are likely to attract birds.     - Bird droppings have a high acid content and will damage a freshly painted surface.     - Also, tree sap can mar or spot a freshly painted surface.     - Do not spill gasoline, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, or windshield solvent on the new finish. • Do not scrape ice or snow from the newly painted surface. Scrapers can act like a paint scraper on a newly painted finish."

Do not wax or polish the vehicle in the first 90 days. This will allow the finish to cure completely. After the first 90 days keep a coat of polish or wax on the vehicle. This will help keep your finish looking new.

"You can wash the vehicle immediately. Wash the vehicle by hand with cool water and a very mild car wash solution using a soft cloth, sponge, or mitt. • Always use clean fresh water. • Wash your vehicle in the shade. • Do not use a commercial brush car wash. Stiff brushes or sponges could mar the finish and damage the surface."

Sometimes. If you feel the ACV offered by the insurance company is too low, then you are obligated to prove this either through documented receipts of vehicle enhancement or written statements by qualified experts to determine the proper value.

The insurance company will assign an appraiser to inspect the vehicle to determine its condition prior to the accident, or in some instances allow the repairer to make the determination. They may use a vehicle evaluation service or the newspaper to determine pre-accident value. The owner should also determine the value independently.

No. When you purchased your insurance policy, you signed a contract saying you will pay the first amount of the claim up to your deductible. Repairers should not be asked to hide the deductible. That practice would constitute fraud by both the shop and consumer. The penalties for insurance fraud are severe. If a shop offers to save your deductible, they are absorbing that at your cost. They are not doing the said repairs in order to make up for your deductible. This could lead to unsafe and unsatisfactory repairs which will ultimately cost you at some point.

It will be your responsibility to pay B Street Collision Center when you pick up your vehicle.

You have the right to retain ownership of the vehicle, but the amount of the settlement may be reduced by the salvage value.

The cost of repairs plus the value of the vehicle in damaged condition (salvage value) is greater than the actual cash value (ACV) of the vehicle prior to the accident.

Subrogation is the process by which your insurance company pays for the repairs to your vehicle, and is obligated to collect from another insurer or party. Your collision coverage will require you to pay your deductible, which may be refunded once the other party pays.

Claim numbers are issued by your insurance company at the time you report your accident. Just jot it down and bring it in with you when you come in to begin the repair process, we will do the rest.

No. It is not mandatory to take your vehicle to a drive-in claims service. Usually you can call your insurance company and tell them where you would like the vehicle to be examined by a claims person.

Yes, if you have rental coverage. Also check with your agent or insurance company to see how much of the rental is covered; some policies pay the full amount, some will only pay a percentage. If the claim is a liability claim (the accident was not your fault), the full amount will be covered.

If you need a rental car, contact us and we can help you make the necessary arrangements

We repair and paint all types of cars, trucks and SUV's.

We accept all forms of payment, including all major credit cards. We do require full payment at time of completion.

We offer a lifetime warranty on all body repair and paint work for as long as you own your vehicle.

We accept insurance work from all providers. Remember, it is your right to decide where you have your vehicle repaired.

Our goal is to provide a quality repair in the shortest amount of time possible. Repair time is dependent on the extent of the damage. We will start by dis-assembling your vehicle to eliminate any unknowns. We will then give you a call with repairs needed, the cost and how long the repairs will take.

Yes, it is your responsibility, and your right, to choose who will repair your vehicle. Also, if you cannot decide on a repair facility, your insurance company can recommend a repair shop. Many insurance companies offer Direct Repair Programs that take the hassle out of the claim process and provide for quicker repairs.

No, it is up to you to decide how many estimates you would like and if you want to discuss the repairs with more than one shop. If you have selected a shop, have your insurance company deal directly with them.

We offer free estimates. Stop into B Street anytime during our normal hours, and we will be pleased to provide you with an estimate in our drive-through estimate bay.