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'Pre-Repair and
Refinish Tips'
Some tips from Network Auto Body, Hollywood, California,
'The Body Shop to the Stars!'
If your car was involved in a fender bender or any other accident, it's just as smart to steer yourself into the hands of the right auto body collision repair center as it is to check out a contractor' or physician's credentials when you need home repair or family doctor needs.
With over 35,000 auto body repair shops nationwide your work is cut out for you to choose the right one.
According to Steve Cox, vice president of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB), "Although an insurance company may make some recommendations, drivers ultimately are responsible for selecting an auto body repair shop. Choosing a trustworthy, quality-oriented shop is very important for ensuring the best possible results." What's more, you have the 'Right' to choose the shop of your choice, so that is a benefit you may want to take advantage of.
Arrange for a Rental Car. While we try to get your car finished for you in as fast a turn around time as possible with quality control as our priority, the average car in most body shops is in their for two weeks, just call and ask us to help you arrange for a replacement rental car to be ready when you drop off your car. If your auto insurance policy includes replacement rental car coverage, which is usually only a couple dollars a month, you may get a rental car for little or no money. At Network Auto Body in Temecula we'll do everything we can to help get you in a temporary transportation situation as quickly and cost effectively as possible and in many cases, for Free!
No matter what shop you choose - Get Everything in Writing Up Front! Don't just drop off the car to them and let ANY Shop start work on it before you agree to all terms and conditions. Get a written repair and price estimate of the work to be performed, as well as an explanation of why specific recommendations are necessary to correct the collision damage, before the job begins. Also, ask about a warranty. At Network Auto Body in Temecula you'll find our warranty and services among the Finest in the industry.
A few basic important tips for treatment of your vehicle after you get it back:
How to Care for Your Refinished Vehicle:
A few simple tips will help you preserve the beauty of your car's new finish.
Consider not using a commercial car wash for at least 30 days after refinishing Always wash with cold water and commercially available car wash soaps
Wash in the shade, and dry it with a soft towel Never dry-wipe to remove dust or loose dirt and especially don't use rough fabrics
Avoid temperature extremes by parking indoors whenever possible
Regularly examine finish for paint chips and repair them as soon as possible Avoid parking near factories, since heavy smoke and pollutants can result in paint damage
Rinse off bird droppings, gasoline and other automotive fluids as quickly as possible with water
Brush off ice and snow from painted surfaces--never scrape it off! Avoid the use of wax or polish for the first 60 days after refinishing
When parking your car try not to 'squeeze' into a parking space where another car door could chip your paint
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