Why is The Body Shop taking so long?
Why is The Body Shop taking so long?
Bad weather or holidays can keep dealers from getting their parts, so that they can get them to us. We use an industry standard time guideline to prepare your estimate. On your estimate, there are times for each operation. The more time that it requires, the longer the car will take to repair.
What happens when Auto Body Shop takes car apart?
Once the car is dismantled, the body shop owner calls the consumer and lists additional charges, claiming that the shop discovered new damage after it started work. Additional charges do occur because, “you can’t see through a car without taking it apart,” Andy says.
How to avoid being ripped off at the auto repair shop?
One seasoned auto mechanic is warning consumers to be well-versed in how a car works to avoid being ripped off at the auto repair shop. “Joe,” who has been a mechanic for 40 years, agreed to reveal the secrets of his trade to ABC News’ “20/20” on the condition that his identity would remain concealed.
Who was the woman that took her car to a mechanic?
Marty Guerrero, 50, of Los Angeles, admitted she didn’t know anything about cars when she took her red Mustang into a mechanic when it wouldn’t start. She said that was all the mechanic needed to know, to take her for a ride.
Can a car body shop take you Off the list?
There are consequences for that, though, as Neal notes. “But if you do that they’ll take you off the list — that’s the dirty reality,” he says. Once again, your best defense is a good offense. Only work with shops that have a track record of dealing fairly and honestly with their customers.
Once the car is dismantled, the body shop owner calls the consumer and lists additional charges, claiming that the shop discovered new damage after it started work. Additional charges do occur because, “you can’t see through a car without taking it apart,” Andy says.
When did the Ford Explorer hit the market?
When it hit the market for the 1991 model year, it followed the lead of the Jeep Cherokee and Chevrolet S-10 Blazer by offering off-road capability and rugged styling with family-friendly utility.
There are consequences for that, though, as Neal notes. “But if you do that they’ll take you off the list — that’s the dirty reality,” he says. Once again, your best defense is a good offense. Only work with shops that have a track record of dealing fairly and honestly with their customers.
Where does most auto body shop work come from?
Nearly 85 percent of the work for most collision repair facilities comes from claims, according to the insiders we interviewed. Brian says that he knows of many shop owners who attempt to ingratiate themselves with insurance adjusters by detailing — or even painting — their personal vehicles for free.
