Glass is among the most critical components installed on an auto. Because of its structural significance and other important features, security and visibility among those, use of genuine replacement parts and original manufacturer's approved installation procedures are paramount in achieving an acceptable repair - one that restores the safety, function, appearance and durability of the auto. Improper installations, inadequate parts, and unapproved or faulty materials can cause diminished value and render a vehicle unsafe to drive. Learn more about glass related DV in this article written by WreckCheck founder, Jim Lynas. [MORE]
The amount of Diminished Value a car suffers following an accident and repair is driven upward by a number of factors - the value of the car, amount of damage sustained, value of voided warranties, and the inability to ever again qualify the vehicle in manufacturer preowned certification programs. We at Safe Collision Repairs recently put some effort into finding the amount of money the average consumer has at stake based on some actual case studies. The amount in your particular case may be higher or lower than the average amount we calculated since DV is assessed on a case by case basis. [MORE]
Settling insurance claims using a combination of repairs and cash (DV) isn’t new thinking. The concept has been around since long before college educated bean counters arrived on the insurance scene to squeeze repair shops and deprive claimants of fair settlements. In this article, we provide an overview of an 1840 lawsuit heard by the Massachusetts’ Supreme Court that supports full indemnity for an insured, despite the fact that only partial repairs were made to the property. [MORE]
Most people would agree that there is nothing better than having the facts before making an important decision. With that in mind, SafeCollisionRepairs.com offers this article, which relates fifteen of the most frequently asked questions - questions you may be entertaining if you are considering retaining us for a post-repair inspection on your car or truck. Alongside the questions, you will find accurate information to dispell the myths you may have heard about your rights in the repair process and the filing of Diminished Value (DV) claims. [MORE]
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