If you look at a collision repair estimate today you may see as many as 4,000 lines if its written accurately. This is way different than the past where estimates were a simple “remove, repair, replace, paint". To further complicate things is if you are comparing an estimate from a OEM Certified auto...
Why You Actually Want To See “Destructive Weld Testing” On Your Statesville Auto Body Estimate
If you review your repair estimate and see the line item “destructive weld testing,” you might be wondering what that means and why it is on there. You probably see the word “destructive” and think that is a word you wouldn't want to associate with your vehicle when trying to...
Why The Cost Of Car Safety Features Increases The Cost Of Auto Body Repairs In Statesville
Advanced systems are making cars safer, but some repairs are more costly. Probably one of the most discussed elements of collision repair between repair shop, insurer, and the vehicle owner is the cost for repair. This occurrence is truer now morethan ever. And why is that? It cost more to...