Can a repair shop repair a damaged car?

A repair shop is bound to repair the damage to the vehicle as outlined in the insurance company approved estimate, unless they want to absorb additional parts and labor expenses (They won’t stay in business very long by doing so.). As pointed out, additional damage can be discovered that was originally hidden, when disassembly commences.

Is there a time limit to repair a car?

There certainly are horror stories out there of cars taking months to complete the repairs, but a safe bet for a lengthy repair would be no more than one month. There is no legal time limit to how fast an auto body shop can take to repair your car, and you wouldn’t want a rushed job in any case.

How long does it take for an auto body shop to repair a car?

In most cases, it usually takes no longer than three days for most insurance companies to get someone out to inspect the damaged vehicle. Insurance companies have preferred auto body shops called DRP’s with whom they have a contract to perform repairs.

Can you have any interest in a car repair?

You can have any interest repair the vehicle you want to. A repair shop can charge what ever they want. They are only obligated to agree to the insurance estimate if they are one of the insurance companies approved body shops. You can have any interest repair the vehicle you want to.” True, Mike.

What to do when automobile repairs go wrong?

Most of us don’t know the mechanical details of our cars. We never know if the replacement part is of good quality and not brought online from some shop in China. No wonder that most mechanical problems in an old car start within a few days of servicing or repair. I feel helpless every time I am handed a fat bill for a simple repair.

How long has my car been in the shop?

My car has been in the shop for a month and it’s still not fixed! – Maintenance/Repairs – Car Talk Community My car has been in the shop for a month and it’s still not fixed!