You’ve been in an accident. The last thing you need is more stress.
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Below, we’ve assembled a series of informative resources that will help you make the best decision for your vehicle repair.
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Auto Body Repair Time – What to Expect
How Long Should Auto Body Repair Time Take? How long auto body repair time takes depends upon many factors. Here, we will give you some guidelines for what to expect. Keep in mind, these are only estimates, and every repair is unique to a host of variables that we...
How to Read a Body Shop Estimate
What you should know about your body shop estimate Reading a body shop estimate can be difficult for the average person. These documents are full of acronyms and jargon that may not mean much to the vehicle owner. And in this case, what you don’t know might hurt you…...
Who Should You Trust?
Who should you trust? The doctor… or your insurance adjuster? On the surface, the question may sound ridiculous. That’s probably because it is. But let’s play it out a little. You (hopefully do not) have a medical condition that requires a surgical...
What if I Disagree with my Insurance Adjuster
Here at Nylund’s Collision Center, we are asked the question on a daily basis: “What if I disagree with my insurance adjuster?” It’s a valid question, and we want you to know that you have options. We educate, inform and edify insurance adjusters every day...
Insurance Company’s Great Runaround
Still think your insurance company is all about your best interest? We humbly submit this very real case study, filed under: “told you so”. USAA insured gets into accident, and is “encouraged” (steered?) to take her car to their “preferred” shop (big box...
What to expect from insurance after a car accident
A recent conversation with one of our guests very clearly illustrates the most common questions and answers between claimants (victims in an accident) and independent repair facilities. Because the proper repair requires the insurance company representing the insured...
Space Frames and Hot Formed Steel
Multi-material space frame. Ultra high-strength, hot-shaped steel. Conventional steel. Cast aluminum and bionic structures. Magnesium strut braces. Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP). Load path compliant fiber. These are just a few of the MANY new terms coming...
Open Letter to Congress
Your Money or Your Life Dear Members of the United States Congress, I am writing this open letter to express my strong opposition to H.R. 1879 and S. 812, Promoting Automotive Repair Trade and Sales Act of 2017, also known as the PARTS Act. I am especially...
Was I Lied To About Industry Standard?
Consumer Alert: Two words have become the weapons of choice in the battle of right vs. wrong in the collision repair business. By design, these two words sound so innocuous that they presume acceptance without consumer’s knowledge that by doing so, they have loaded the gun that is pointed directly at themselves. The two words are: Industry Standard.
When Should I Claim Diminished Value?
IN SOME CASES, you might be owed MORE than what is offered to repair your vehicle. We are often asked, "When is an appropriate time for me to make a 'diminished value' claim for my vehicle. And while it may seem that the answer might be, 'every time damage is done to...