After a collision, your insurer may steer you toward a shop on their preferred vendor list. Understanding how that relationship works helps you make the right call for your car.
Can my insurance company make me use their body shop?
In Nevada, you choose where your car is repaired. A preferred shop is a suggestion, not a requirement.
Why do insurance companies have preferred body shops?
Preferred vendor relationships are built around cost and speed for the insurer. That is not the same thing as the best outcome for an exotic or a high-value car.
Is an independent body shop better than a preferred shop?
An independent shop that knows exotics will fight for the right parts and the right repair, not just the cheapest path. We work with all major carriers and handle direct billing, so choosing us does not make your claim harder.
Common questions
who decides which body shop repairs my car after an accident
You do, in almost every case. Your insurer can recommend a preferred shop, but that recommendation is not an assignment. State rules differ, so confirm your rights with your adjuster or your state insurance division. Once you have chosen, give us the claim number and we will coordinate with the adjuster.
what is a preferred body shop
A preferred body shop is one on your insurer's own list of suggested repair vendors. Those shops agree to terms with the carrier, so the arrangement reflects the insurer's priorities as much as yours. Treat the list as a starting point and ask any shop on it the same questions you would ask us.
does using my own body shop slow down the insurance claim
Not usually, though timing depends on your carrier and your adjuster rather than on us alone. We work your claim directly with the adjuster and send documentation as it is requested. If a carrier is slow to respond, we will tell you where the claim is sitting instead of leaving you guessing.
who should repair an exotic car after a collision
A shop that works on exotics regularly. Panel materials, finishes and calibration on these cars are unforgiving, so experience with the specific make matters more than proximity. Ask any shop what it has repaired lately and how it sources parts. We are glad to walk you through ours before you commit.
Had a collision? Call us. We work with all major carriers.
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