If you experienced an auto collision due to inclement weather or icy roads, there are a few things you should know to make sure that your vehicle is fixed properly.<\/p>\n
First: Check to be sure that no one is injured.\u00a0 Your safety and the safety of your passengers is, and should be, your most important concern.\u00a0 Cars can be repaired or replaced. You and your passengers are your most precious cargo so be sure everyone in the vehicle is well.\u00a0 Dial 911 immediately to request assistance if you or a passenger are experiencing pain as a result of an auto collision.\u00a0 Medical professionals will arrive on the scene to care for you or your injured passengers.\u00a0 If you are hurt, they will secure your vehicle and transport it to a safe location, then they will inform your loved ones or friends that there was an accident and tell them where they are taking you to get medical attention.\u00a0 Remember, your health and the health of your passengers is of the utmost importance.\u00a0 Seek medical attention if you feel you need it.<\/p>\n
Second: If you and your passengers are safe but your vehicle needs to be towed, remain inside your vehicle and call 911 for help.\u00a0 If your auto collision occurred on a highway or a state road, you may have to wait a few minutes for the tow truck because not all tow trucks are allowed on all roads.\u00a0 This is done to protect the driver from unscrupulous activity, but it can increase the time you will have to await for assistance in big cities.\u00a0 Be patient and stay inside your vehicle until the police arrive. They will direct you.\u00a0 While you wait, you should call your auto collision repair shop to alert them to the accident and the fact that you will be having the car brought into them.\u00a0 When the tow truck arrives, you have the right to request that they tow your car to the collision shop of your choice. They may charge you extra if they have to pay tolls or drive great distances so be sure to inform your auto collision shop about your location at the time of the collision so the people there can assist you in getting your vehicle to them at the lowest cost possible.<\/p>\n
Third: Let your auto collision repair shop help you file your insurance claim.\u00a0 This will ensure that your insurance claim is filed correctly and that your vehicle is repaired completely.\u00a0 You pay insurance to be sure that your car is repaired properly in the event that you have an auto collision, so make sure that your insurance company upholds their end of the agreement to have your vehicle repaired completely. Some insurance companies want you to use their drive in shops to assess the vehicle\u2019s damage.\u00a0 The intent behind that is to process your claim more quickly.\u00a0 Unfortunately, quicker isn\u2019t always better as needed repairs could get missed.\u00a0 Rather than take the chance that your vehicle won\u2019t be fixed correctly the first time, allow your auto collision shop to help you file your claim and repair your vehicle properly.<\/p>\n
If you have had your vehicle fixed by another auto collision shop and you feel that something isn\u2019t quite right, bring it in to Barry\u2019s Auto Body for a free post repair inspection. If we see that repairs were missed the first time, we will repair them and bill your insurance company.\u00a0 Call us at 718 948-8585.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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