[DeTomaso] Someone hit my Pantera. Looking for help in dealing with their insurance.

[David Tucker]

Great advice. I'm just getting started. They said that the first check is
just to get things going and that they would deal with the repair shop of my
choice to get things figured out. I won't sign off till I'm satisfied.
Better yet, till my Wife is satisfied. She has a more critical eye.

Thanks,

Dave



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with their insurance.

some great advice here.... I agree with Jeff. Had an estimate of repair done
and it took 3 supplementals to get it done.   Dave




On Aug 3, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Jeff Detrich <jjdetrich at gmail.com> wrote:

> Insurance companies in general don't like to deal with owners so don't 
> waste time getting estimates unless they say to get them. First of 
> all, no body in the business likes to do them, especially since there 
> are too many unknowns with a car like this. Just get the insurance 
> company's estimate and check and tell them you will have your body 
> shop work with them. And don't necessarily let them "steer" you to the 
> body shop they recommend. Remember this is just the starting point of 
> the process. Then pick a body shop you want to do the work and then 
> let them deal with the insurance company. That way they will know what 
> the problems are and they can use established insurance company/body 
> shop procedures to get more money by submitting what's called a 
> "supplement." This is where there may be some issues as the insurance 
> company may want to see the car again and discuss the repair with the 
> body shop. You need to be in the loop here to be sure the body shop 
> doesn't have make compromises demanded by the insurance company. Just 
> be firm, provide the documentation, don't give in. If it goes down 
> hill then you may need to get help or additional estimates.
> 
> Jeff
> 6559
> Auto Dents & Dings, Inc.
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