How Much Should it Cost to Fix My Car?
How to Save Money After an Auto Collision
The worst part of an auto collision is wondering how much it’s going to cost you. Sure, you’ve got insurance. It’s the law, right? And yet as soon as the accident happens, the insurance company you pay to handle accidents lets you in on just how many aspects of this adventure are going to come out of your wallet. Perfect.
There’s good news. If you take the right steps after an auto collision, you can set yourself up for an inexpensive experience. Our collision repair experts wrote this short guide to show you what steps to take after a collision to minimize your expenses.
If you need to speak to someone right now, give us a call at our Cumming location.
How do I Find the Cheapest Tow?
Good news! You probably don’t have to pay to tow your car. Most insurance companies will pay to tow your car from the site of an auto collision. Call your auto insurance agent immediately. They will be able to tell you how many miles of tow truck service your policy provides. The typical range is 10-15 miles. If you have to tow the car beyond that distance, you will have to pay for the difference out of pocket.
If you’re extremely far from the shop or you don’t have tow coverage, you should request an online estimate and call shops in the area. Many shops offer tow services or have relationships with towing companies in the area. The tow truck companies recommended by the shop are likely to give you a more favorable rate than one randomly selected by an insurance agent in another state.
Where Do I Tow My Car?
Keeping the expense of an auto collision down depends upon your ability to get your car to the right shop the first time. After you’ve settled your towing situation (assuming you are not using a tow service provided by your collision repair shop) you’ll want to determine the right shop to have your car towed to. The most productive thing to do right now is to request an online estimate.
Reach out to the auto collision repair shops nearest to your home in order to keep expenses down. Big city shops pay big city rents, and they pass that cost on to their customers. Just because your agent only lists collision repair shops in Atlanta doesn’t mean your insurance won’t cover a collision repair shop in Cumming! Working with a local shop is a great way to keep yours out of pocket expenses low.
5855 Steeple Chase Blvd.
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-4010
Mon. – Fri. 8 AM – 5 PM
Manager:
John
Estimator:
Bridgett