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		<title>Hail Repair Essentials</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Reamer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 15:28:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Oh Hail No When Mother Nature does her thing, and your vehicle is the recipient of dozens-to-hundreds of hail-induced dings and dents you are well-advised to know everything you can about the process of the repair. If you decide to make a claim with your insurance company, you will be required to allow the insurance [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: center;">Oh Hail No</h3>
<p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nylunds-hail.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1708 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nylunds-hail-300x224.jpg?resize=300%2C224&#038;ssl=1" alt="nylunds hail" width="300" height="224" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nylunds-hail.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nylunds-hail.jpg?resize=1024%2C764&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nylunds-hail.jpg?resize=1080%2C806&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/nylunds-hail.jpg?w=2160 2160w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>When Mother Nature does her thing, and your vehicle is the recipient of dozens-to-hundreds of hail-induced dings and dents you are well-advised to know everything you can about the process of the repair.</p>
<p>If you decide to make a claim with your insurance company, you will be required to allow the insurance adjuster to write an initial estimate of repair.  In many cases, these initial estimates are intentionally (and illegally) written “light”.  That is to say, the estimate is not enough to cover the actual cost of a quality repair.</p>
<p>Why would insurance adjusters intentionally write an estimate in violation of Colorado State law <a href="http://tornado.state.co.us/gov_dir/leg_dir/olls/sl2007a/sl_249.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CRS 10-4-120, (II) (3) (b)</a>? It is estimated that <a href="http://www.napdrt.org/hail_damage_honestinfo.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">50-70% of all hail damage claims are not repaired</a>.  They take advantage of this knowledge. In other words, the <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/insurance-great-runaround/">insurance companies</a> know that more than half of their insured (you) will cash the claim check without actually repairing the damage, choosing to put up with the dents and pocketing the claim money.</p>
<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE:</strong> If you cash the insurance claim check and decide not to repair your car, you in essence “settle” for the amount of that check.  Keep in mind that most insurance estimates are written “light”, and the actual value of your vehicle’s damage was not represented.  This becomes very important if you ever decide to sell your vehicle, as the entire amount of the damage (including <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/diminished-value/">diminished value</a>) will be deducted from the purchase price.</p>
<p>Another very common practice on the part of many <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/insurance-companies-ignorant/">insurance companies</a> is to strongly “suggest” that you take your car to one of their “preferred” shops.  In fact, after a hail storm, many insurance companies will set up an estimate station on the property of one of their preferred (DRP) auto body shops.  Under the guise of “customer convenience”, they will write the estimate and introduce you to the body shop management who will gladly schedule your vehicle’s repair on the spot.  This subtle form of “steering” (illegal in many states) puts pressure on you to use that body shop.  Buyer beware: you have the right to choose any <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/certified-body-shop-and-direct-repair-program-conflict-of-interest/">body shop you want to repair</a> your vehicle, and the insurance company is required by law to pay to have your car repaired to it’s pre-loss condition.  What YOU pay (your deductible) does NOT change… and in most cases, hail damage is considered an act of God, so your future rates will NOT be affected.</p>
<h3>TRADITIONAL vs PDR</h3>
<p>If you decide to move forward with repairing your vehicle, the body shop you choose will also write an estimate.  Depending upon the amount and severity of the <a href="/hail-damage">hail damage</a>, they will advise one of two courses of action: PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) or Traditional body work (or a combination of the two).  In many cases, PDR is the best for hail damage.</p>
<p>Nylund’s General Manager, John Groome says that <em>“in most cases, we write our estimates with the intent to PDR hail damage wherever possible &#8211; as it is preferred to save a panel rather than replace a panel”.</em>  There are cases when replacing a component is necessary, but those repairs often increase the complexity, cost or timeline of the vehicle’s repair.</p>
<p><strong>NOTE:</strong> If the insurance company writes the estimate to replace your vehicle’s roof, there are literally dozens of questions that you should ask the body shop before moving ahead.  A roof replacement is a very complex repair that affects the vehicle’s structural integrity as well as many of the safety features.  If you’d like to discuss these questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.</p>
<p>Once the body shop’s estimate is complete, they will submit it to the insurance company &#8211; and typically there will be a back and forth until both companies agree to the repair plan.  The good news is, you rarely have to engage in that process.  If you chose an insurance company’s “preferred” body shop, there will be no back and forth, as they are directed by the insurance company to proceed with the least expensive repair.  If you choose Nylund’s Collision Center, we handle all of the details of your repair for you, making sure that no corners are cut, and that your vehicle will be repaired to perfection.</p>
<p><strong>CONSUMER ALERT:</strong> After a large hail event, you may notice an influx of storm-chasing hail repair centers popping up around your community.  There is a significant risk in taking your car to one of these makeshift temporary “shops”.  Many times the techs are from out of state or even out of the country, and will be difficult or impossible to find should you require them to fix something they repaired.  It is far better to find a trusted, well-respected body shop who will do the repair right, and be there to stand behind their work.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/hail-repair-essentials/">Hail Repair Essentials</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com">Nylunds Collision</a>.</p>
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		<title>Lexus Body Shop Owns Denver Repair Category</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Reamer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2018 19:39:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>When looking for a Denver area Lexus body shop, there is only one premier destination, according to Lexus owners. Nylund’s Collision Center in Englewood, Colorado is the ONLY repair facility with a certified Lexus Body Shop Manager that has won the title “Best Body Shop” on the Denver A List every year since 2011… when [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/lexus-body-shop-denver-repair/">Lexus Body Shop Owns Denver Repair Category</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com">Nylunds Collision</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3291.jpg"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-2182 size-medium" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3291.jpg?resize=300%2C189" alt="Lexus Auto Body" width="300" height="189" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3291.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3291.jpg?resize=768%2C484&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3291.jpg?resize=400%2C250&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3291.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>When looking for a Denver area Lexus body shop, there is only one premier destination, according to Lexus owners. Nylund’s Collision Center in Englewood, Colorado is the ONLY repair facility with a certified Lexus Body Shop Manager that has won the title “Best Body Shop” on the <a href="http://denveralist.cityvoter.com/nylund-s-collision-center/biz/614541">Denver A List</a> every year since 2011… when the category was first created.</p>
<p class="p1">Owners Robert and Carol Grieve purchased the business in 2006, and have grown Nylund’s Collision Center into the most trusted shop to bring your damaged luxury vehicles.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Commonly referred to as the Lexus body shop that <a href="https://www.kunilexusofgreenwoodvillage.com/">Lexus dealers</a> trust to do the right repair, Nylund’s Collision takes great pride in their independent (from insurance company influence) position in the marketplace. The guest experience and ultimate safety are the driving factors.</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3780.jpg"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2184 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3780.jpg?resize=234%2C300" alt="IMG_3780" width="234" height="300" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3780.jpg?resize=234%2C300&amp;ssl=1 234w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3780.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w" sizes="(max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">“If it’s not perfect… it’s not leaving” is more than a tagline to Robert Grieve. At the heart of this position statement is the owner’s absolute conviction that there is only one way to repair a vehicle: the right way.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Automobile manufacturers design, test and approve vehicles not only for luxury and comfort, but for the safety of the driver and passengers.</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3240.jpg"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2181" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3240.jpg?resize=300%2C225" alt="IMG_3240" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3240.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3240.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3240.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_4078.jpg"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2185" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_4078.jpg?resize=300%2C225" alt="IMG_4078" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_4078.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_4078.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_4078.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">When choosing a Lexus body shop, consumers must be made aware that in almost every circumstance their insurance company will write their repair estimates to include cheaper <a href="/consumer-alert-aftermarket-parts-nylunds-response/">aftermarket or third-party parts</a>. This practice is done with only one objective: to save the insurance company money.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>The danger comes in the fact that such parts &#8211; though they may be “certified” &#8211; they are not safety tested, and by definition &#8211; are NOT the same as the original Lexus parts for which the vehicle was designed.</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3749.jpg"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2183 size-medium" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3749.jpg?resize=300%2C225" alt="Lexus Auto Body" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3749.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3749.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3749.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0019.jpg"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2180" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0019.jpg?resize=300%2C186" alt="IMG_0019" width="300" height="186" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0019.jpg?resize=300%2C186&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0019.jpg?resize=768%2C475&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_0019.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">Nylund’s Collision Center is Denver’s only 9-time award-winning Lexus body shop that insists upon using only 100% original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) parts on all safety-related and structural elements of your vehicle. If you’re looking for the best Lexus body shop &#8211; look no further than <a href="/contact">Nylund’s</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/lexus-body-shop-denver-repair/">Lexus Body Shop Owns Denver Repair Category</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com">Nylunds Collision</a>.</p>
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		<title>What to expect from insurance after a car accident</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Reamer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2018 20:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 (the person who hit the claimant), we thought it would be helpful to our guests to get [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">A recent conversation with one of our guests very clearly illustrates the most common questions and answers between <b>claimants</b> (victims in an accident) and independent repair facilities.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Because the proper repair requires the insurance company representing the <b>insured</b> (the person who hit the claimant), we thought it would be helpful to our guests to get a behind the scenes view of the steps of the repair process.</p>
<h4 class="p1">Here is the conversation as it happened between the <strong>Claimant</strong> (<em>our guest</em>) and the <strong>independent body shop</strong> (<em>Nylund’s Collision Center</em>):</h4>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><strong>Claimant</strong>: I very much appreciate your offer to have the car in for repair on Feb 14. </span><span class="s1">However, I do want to update you with the fact that American Family Insurance (AmFam) sent me a check </span><span class="s1">for the amount of $4276.13.  I have filed it and will not cash it.  I feel </span><span class="s1">the sending of this check is very inappropriate.  I am very concerned about </span><span class="s1">this behavior on the part of AmFam. And I ask again if-given this behavior </span><span class="s1">on the part of AmFam &#8211; do I need to consider hiring an attorney?</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><strong>Nylund&#8217;s</strong>: All your concerns are valid and you posed great questions.  I wish this </span><span class="s1">process were easier on everyone, unfortunately it&#8217;s not the case.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">We are aware of AmFam&#8217;s initial estimate.  It is in no way </span><span class="s1">inclusive of all that will be needed to repair your vehicle back to </span><span class="s1"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">undetectable, pre-loss condition</span>.  The initial estimates rarely are.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">I don&#8217;t believe there is any reason to hire a lawyer quite yet.  That being </span><span class="s1">said, Let&#8217;s chat about a few of your concerns and the options available.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><strong>Claimant</strong>: I asked you if I would be held responsible for any amount that AmFam refuses </span><span class="s1">to pay.  It seems that once you have the car and have it fully assessed that you will again negotiate with AmFam.  However &#8211; with a worst case scenario that they refuse to pay &#8211; what </span><span class="s1">then?  Now may car is in pieces in your repair shop-how do I go on from </span><span class="s1">there?  </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><strong>Nylund&#8217;s</strong>: In order to get Amfam to adjust their initial estimate, the vehicle will </span><span class="s1">have to be disassembled and all the damage shown to the insurance adjuster.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">We have no doubt they will increase their initial estimate.  The question is: </span><span class="s1">will they cover <b><i>all the necessary repairs?</i></b>  The answer is there is no way to </span><span class="s1">know until we are in the middle of it.  We go through a great deal of </span><span class="s1">research on each and every vehicle and print out the manufacturer&#8217;s procedures </span><span class="s1">and position statements to review and provide the insurance company when </span><span class="s1">they re-inspect the disassembled vehicle.  The reason we go through all of </span><span class="s1">this is to convince the insurance company of the correct way to repair the </span><span class="s1">vehicle and influence them to pay for the proper repairs.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">So let&#8217;s say they don&#8217;t want to pay completely for the correct repairs we </span><span class="s1">describe.  If you want us to continue with the repairs, then yes, initially </span><span class="s1">you will be responsible for the difference.  Here is the reason.  This is </span><span class="s1">your vehicle and  the contract to repair the vehicle is between you and us. </span><span class="s1">The insurance company (whether yours or someone else&#8217;s) indemnifies you, the </span><span class="s1">vehicle owner as we have no contract directly with them.  </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">As far as any potential difference goes, many times that difference will go </span><span class="s1">down because we will continue to send supplements into the insurance company </span><span class="s1">during the repairs with additional documentation and photos and they will </span><span class="s1">generally continue to pay a little more each time reducing the initial </span><span class="s1">difference.</span></p>
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<p class="p3"><strong><span class="s1">There are also other alternatives.</span></strong></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Let&#8217;s say we cannot come to an agreement with the insurance company.  You </span><span class="s1">can request AmFam to remove the vehicle from our shop and bring it to one of </span><span class="s1">their shops that will have to repair it for what they wrote.  The quality of </span><span class="s1">the repairs will be a potential question, but you will not have to come out </span><span class="s1">of pocket for anything.  </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Now, let&#8217;s say that the vehicle was repaired by </span><span class="s1">AmFam&#8217;s shop and the repairs were found to be substandard.  Because the </span><span class="s1">repairs were completed at one of their contract shops, AmFam has to guarantee </span><span class="s1">the repairs performed.   </span></p>
<p class="p3"><em><strong><span class="s1">We end up doing many, many re-repairs of vehicles </span><span class="s1">that have been repaired poorly from these shops and the insurance company </span><span class="s1">has to stand behind the repair and pay us to re-repair the vehicle.</span></strong></em></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Interesting that insurance companies would rather take this long road and end</span><span class="s1"> up paying much more than if they just paid us to repair it correctly </span><span class="s1">the first time.  But unfortunately for the consumer, it happens like this </span><span class="s1">quite often.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><strong><span class="s1">Here is another alternative.</span></strong></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">You have us complete the repairs and pay the difference.  During the repair </span><span class="s1">process, you hire a lawyer.  The lawyer sends the person that hit you a </span><span class="s1">letter letting them know that you will be pursuing them directly for any out </span><span class="s1">of pocket expense their insurance is not covering.  Just because they have </span><span class="s1">insurance does not let them off the hook for the loss to your property. The </span><span class="s1">person receiving the letter will most likely call the insurance company to </span><span class="s1">ask what&#8217;s going on?  </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Many times the insurance company will reassess their </span><span class="s1">position at that point because if it ends up with you suing the person </span><span class="s1">directly for the difference, the insurance company has to pay for and </span><span class="s1">provide the legal defense for their insured in court &#8211;  and it is less </span><span class="s1">expensive for them to just pay to have the car repaired correctly instead of </span><span class="s1">going through all the legal expense.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Now in any of the above situations, if you own your car, you are entitled to </span><span class="s1">the <strong>diminished value</strong> of your vehicle in addition to have the correct repairs </span><span class="s1">completed to your vehicle.  When a vehicle has been repaired, no matter how </span><span class="s1">perfect the repairs are, the vehicle is worth less than the identical </span><span class="s1">vehicle that has never been repaired.  This is known as <em><strong>inherent diminished </strong></em></span><span class="s1"><em><strong>value</strong></em>.  We have a <strong><a href="http://www.autodamageexperts.com/">referral to a company </a></strong>that specializes in assisting you in getting paid </span><span class="s1">this money.  If you did have out of pocket expense, many times that can be </span><span class="s1">added to the diminished value claim.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Because of all the variables, it is very difficult to define how long the </span><span class="s1">vehicle will be down for repairs.  I can tell you this.  It is in our best </span><span class="s1">interest to get the vehicle back to you as quickly as possible because we </span><span class="s1">front all the money for the complete repair and do not deposit a penny until </span><span class="s1">you pick it up.  </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Keep in mind, during the repairs they should be providing </span><span class="s1">you a comparable rental vehicle.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><strong>You have one more alternative.</strong></p>
<p class="p3">If the (insured&#8217;s) insurance company refuses to do the right thing and pay the full amount for your vehicle to be properly repaired, you may then go to your insurance company with the request for them to take over the claim. This gives you a higher degree of leverage, as your insurance company is <strong>under contract</strong> to restore your property to pre-loss condition. (This is not the case with someone else&#8217;s insurance company). You will have to pay your deductible &#8211; but you are also entitled to access more options to ensure the job gets done properly (ie. <strong><a href="http://www.stopdrp.com/appraisal-clause-1.html">the appraisal clause</a></strong>).</p>
<p class="p3"><strong><span class="s1">Insurance companies have made the process of having your car repaired very </span><span class="s1">complex, we do our very best to be by your side, on your side every step of </span><span class="s1">the way.</span></strong></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">I know I have given you a lot of information here, please feel free to reach </span><span class="s1">out with additional question or clarification. No need to despair&#8230; we have </span><span class="s1">your back.</span></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Reamer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2017 16:58:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This photo isn’t about a transaction, or that we make bad things go away and restore cars to their original beauty.  It’s about the fact that we know, and genuinely care about every one of our guests.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 class="p1">Meet Sally (pictured on left).</h1>
<p class="p1">Her beautiful 2000 BMW was hit (rear bumper), and she immediately brought it to Nylund’s for the only type of repair that she will have performed on her beloved car: the right one. This is how it should be.</p>
<p class="p1">We received her vehicle, set her up with a rental, and took care of everything for her. We handled all the business of meeting with the insurance company, made sure the repair was done properly and upon completion we invited Sally to pick up her ‘baby’ from our showroom floor.</p>
<p class="p1">This photo doesn’t just show the smile of a woman who is excited to pick up her car. It shows the nature of the relationship we have with Sally… and all of our guests here at Nylund’s Collision Center. It shows the authentic friendship between Sally and the ownership of Nylund’s (Carol Grieve pictured on right).</p>
<p class="p1">You see, this photo isn’t about a transaction, or that we make bad things go away and restore cars to their original beauty.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>It’s about the fact that we know, and genuinely care about every one of our guests.</p>
<p class="p1">Sally Wurr is a valuable member of our community. She’s the owner of an amazing business: <a href="http://SWInsuranceCorp.com">SW Insurance Corp.</a>, and she works as hard as anyone we know. She is loved by her clients, because &#8211; like us &#8211; she will never compromise the right thing for an easy dollar. Sally is the embodiment of everything that we strive to be here at Nylund’s.</p>
<p class="p1">Sally… is our reason <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>why</em></span>! How it should be.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Reamer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2017 17:53:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Say &#8220;Hail NO&#8221; to the Wrong Repair! Colorado is well documented as one of the three states (Wyoming and Nebraska making up the other two) known as “Hail Alley”. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), these states average seven to nine hail days per year.* Because of this designation, it’s understandable that [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 class="p1">Say &#8220;Hail NO&#8221; to the Wrong Repair!</h3>
<p class="p1">Colorado is well documented as one of the three states (Wyoming and Nebraska making up the other two) known as “Hail Alley”. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), these states average seven to nine hail days per year.* Because of this designation, it’s understandable that there are associated industries that stand ready to process the claims and repair the damage caused by hail storms.</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_1878.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2063 size-medium" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_1878.jpg?resize=300%2C225" alt="Hail No" width="300" height="225" /></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_1882.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2065" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_1882-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="IMG_1882" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Terms NORMALLY associated with automotive hail damage claims and repair:</strong></p>
<p class="p1">Insurance Agencies<br />
Body Shops</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Terms to be AVOIDED with automotive hail damage claims and repair:</strong></p>
<p class="p1">Storm Chaser<br />
Tents of ANY KIND<br />
Dealerships<br />
Door Hangers<br />
Flyers</p>
<p class="p1">In light of the most recent hail storm here in Denver, the number of storm chasers and (surprisingly) well-known dealerships who have popped up and started advertising that they are in the hail business is not only surprising &#8211; <em><strong>but unbelievably dangerous to the consumer.</strong></em></p>
<p class="p1"><strong>The problem with storm chasers and the tents they put up right after a storm is this:</strong> they exist only to get as much money from consumers as fast as they can. Tent conditions on an abandoned street corner come nowhere near being enough to handle the complexity of many hail cases. The lighting is sub-par. They may or may not have the correct tools to do the job correctly. And God forbid, if something goes wrong or was improperly dis- or reassembled &#8211; where will they be to make a claim? They take down their tents and go back to their day jobs in other states. The consumer is left holding the bag of a bad repair.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>The problem with most dealerships &#8211; simply put &#8211; is this:</strong> they are <span style="text-decoration: underline;">NOT</span> in the hail business. Instead, they partner with the above-mentioned storm chasers and put up a temporary station (maybe even a tent) to take advantage of the swell of insurance claim money that floods the market. If the damage requires a paint booth, more than a buff or in the worst cases a completely new roof &#8211; they do not have the correct equipment or skilled technicians to handle that work. Dealerships are in the car SALES business… an important fact to keep in mind.</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_1880.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2064" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_1880-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="IMG_1880" width="300" height="225" /></a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_1883.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2066" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_1883-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1" alt="IMG_1883" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">And unfortunately, not all body shops are created equal either. Many treat PDR and hail repair as a seasonal side. They partner with insurance companies to move cars through as fast as possible and preying upon consumers who do not know that they’re being steered to the least expensive, most profitable solution for the INSURANCE company &#8211; not the insured.</p>
<p class="p1">Here at Nylund’s Collision Center, we have a FULL-TIME, established hail and paintless dent repair (PDR) DEPARTMENT with a consistent staff &#8211; and have for several years. From start to finish, we are &#8211; and always have been &#8211; in the hail repair business. You may rest assured that your vehicle will be repaired properly, and that we have ALL the right tools and skilled technicians to handle every issue that might come up. We only install the right glass for your vehicle. We only repair vehicles one way: the right way.</p>
<p class="p1">At Nylund’s Collision Center, if it’s not perfect… it’s not leaving.</p>
<p class="p1">*<a href="http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/hail/">http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/hail/</a></p>
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		<title>Open Letter to Congress</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Reamer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2017 20:53:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 disappointed in U.S. Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Sheldon Whitehouse [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Your Money or Your Life</h3>
<p>Dear Members of the United States Congress,</p>
<p class="p1">I am writing this open letter to express my strong opposition to <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1879/all-actions">H.R. 1879</a> and <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/812">S. 812</a>, Promoting Automotive Repair Trade and Sales Act of 2017, also known as the PARTS Act. I am especially disappointed in <span class="s1">U.S. Senators <a href="https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/">Orrin Hatch (R-UT)</a>, <a href="https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/">Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)</a>, and lead sponsors U.S. Representatives <a href="http://issa.house.gov/">Darrell Issa (R-CA)</a>, <a href="https://lofgren.house.gov/">Zoe Lofgren (D-CA)</a>, with original cosponsors Reps. <a href="https://farenthold.house.gov/">Blake Farentold (R-TX)</a>, <a href="https://cohen.house.gov/">Steve Cohen (D-TN)</a>, <a href="https://perry.house.gov/">Scott Perry (R-PA)</a> and <a href="http://langevin.house.gov/">Jim Langevin (D-RI)</a> who have put their names in support of this bill.</span></p>
<p class="p1">I am the current very proud owner of <a href="http://NylundsCollision.com">Nylund’s Collision Center</a> located in Englewood, Colorado.</p>
<p class="p1">I oppose the Parts Act for the following reasons:</p>
<p class="p1">A. The language of the PARTS Act completely ignores the value of established patent law, specifically as it relates to the investment in design, manufacture and especially safety testing of vehicles that are built as an entire unit to work seamlessly with all other parts of the same vehicle.</p>
<p class="p1">B. The language of the PARTS Act suggests that it is against, or ignorant of the safety of the consumer who would &#8211; in an effort to save money &#8211; purchase parts that may appear to be “similar or the same in appearance to the component part”. Failure of an imitation part that appears to be the same after an accident could put the lives of the vehicle’s occupants at risk.</p>
<ol class="ol1">
<li class="li1">Appearing similar or same in appearance is not the same as being the same.</li>
<li class="li1">Aftermarket component parts are not subject to the same crashworthiness tests as OEM parts</li>
<li class="li1">Aftermarket component parts are manufactured, sold and certified as individual parts and have no collaborative data nor accountability to all associated parts of the vehicle which is designed to work together as a whole unit.</li>
</ol>
<p class="p1">C. The PARTS Act is a blatant attempt to boost the profit margins of the insurance companies and their associated partners, lobbyists and the manufacturers and distributors of aftermarket parts.</p>
<ol class="ol1">
<li class="li1">Under the guise of protecting the <span class="s1">consumer’s</span> wallet, no consideration is offered to the actual costs of manufacture.</li>
<li class="li1">The only beneficiaries are those who stand to gain the most &#8211; and they are the insurance companies, manufacturers and distributors of aftermarket parts.</li>
</ol>
<p class="p1">D. Accountability to safety is obfuscated by the pursuit of profits.</p>
<ol class="ol1">
<li class="li1">Who will oversee the manufacturers’ production and at what expense?</li>
<li class="li1">Where will the money come from to assure the consumer that aftermarket parts are in fact now identical to OEM parts?</li>
</ol>
<p class="p1">The words, “Your Money or Your Life” used to be uttered by muggers in a dark alleyway. Today, they’re being uttered by members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, along with their posse of special interest lobbyists and associations. The consequences in the balance are the same now as they were then.</p>
<p class="p1">Please make this letter part of the record of any hearings on H.R. 1879 and/or S. 812.</p>
<p class="p1">I urge you to consider the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">value of life</span> above the value of insurance company profits.</p>
<p class="p1"><em><strong>I urge you to vote against H.R. 1879 and S. 812 &#8211; and vote for the lives of the people who voted for you.</strong></em></p>
<p class="p1">Note: I am calling upon my own state Senators &amp; Congressmen (<a href="https://www.gardner.senate.gov/">Cory Gardner</a> and <a href="https://www.bennet.senate.gov/">Michael Bennett</a> / <a href="https://polis.house.gov/">Jared Polis</a>, <a href="http://coffman.house.gov/">Mike Coffman</a>, <a href="https://degette.house.gov/">Diana DeGette</a>, <a href="https://tipton.house.gov/">Scott Tipton</a>, <a href="https://buck.house.gov/">Ken Buck</a>, <a href="http://perlmutter.house.gov/">Ed Perlmutter</a> and <a href="https://lamborn.house.gov/">Doug Lamborn</a>) to vote NO on H.R. 1879 and S. 812.</p>
<p class="p1">Resources:<br />
<a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/who-should-be-held-responsible/">Who Should Be Held Responsible?</a><br />
<a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/we-fight-because-yourlivesmatter/">We Fight Because #YourLivesMatter</a></p>
<p class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2017/04/05/aftermarket-centered-parts-act-back-for-new-congress/">Aftermarket-centered PARTS Act back for new Congress</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ricentral.com/letters_to_the_editor/an-open-letter-to-langevin-and-whitehouse/article_68becc10-25f2-11e7-b88a-f7bf099600c8.html">An open letter to Langevin and Whitehouse</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2016 18:12:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Someone hits your car in the parking lot and drives off without so much as a note. You do what you’ve been told to do: you call your insurance company. They give you their ‘preferred list’ and reenforce their preference by suggesting that if you go somewhere other than the shops on the list, your [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p2">Someone hits your car in the parking lot and drives off without so much as a note. You do what you’ve been told to do: you call your insurance company. They give you their ‘preferred list’ and reenforce their preference by suggesting that if you go somewhere other than the shops on the list, your repair will not be guaranteed.  In an effort to narrow your choices (and find the right shop), you ask your friends and family for advice. And boy-oh-boy, do they all have opinions! Now you’ve got 20 or more voices recommending 20 or more shops… and you’re no closer to knowing where to take your car for a trusted experience than you were before.</p>
<h4 class="p2">How do you know where to go?</h4>
<p class="p2">This scene plays itself out day after day for thousands upon thousands of people all looking for just one thing: the right place to take their car for repair. And its a fact: there are hundreds of options, and unless you know the ins-and-outs of the collision repair industry &#8211; even the best intentioned advice may lead you down a road you might not wish to travel.</p>
<h5 class="p2">Choosing a Body Shop 101</h5>
<p class="p2"><strong>A. Insurance companies’ ‘Preferred’ or ‘Recommended’ shops have a two-way financial arrangement</strong></p>
<p class="p2">When an insurance company recommends or suggests that you consider their preferred body shop vendors, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">they are helping you <em>help themselves</em></span>.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>To make the ‘preferred’ list, body shops DO NOT have to qualify as the best in quality, service or guest experience. They DO have to agree to move cars through the shop as fast as they can, and they MUST NOT contest the insurance company’s demands to use less expensive used or aftermarket parts in your vehicle’s repair.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>The name of this game is all about saving the insurance company money &#8211; and has little to do with the quality of repair or overall safety of the insured. There is a huge amount of information available for the savvy consumer &#8211; <a href="http://stopdrp.com" target="_blank">and here is a good place to start</a>.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>A body shop that is 100% independent of partnerships with insurance companies are often a good alternative when seeking a ‘right’ repair vs. a ‘rushed or cheap’ fix. Please note: these independent body shops will never be included on an insurance company’s ‘preferred’ list &#8211; and that is likely the best endorsement of all.</p>
<p class="p2"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/nylunds-awards.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-1901"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-1901 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/nylunds-awards.jpg?resize=300%2C259" alt="nylunds awards" width="300" height="259" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/nylunds-awards.jpg?resize=300%2C259&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/nylunds-awards.jpg?resize=768%2C663&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/nylunds-awards.jpg?resize=1024%2C884&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/nylunds-awards.jpg?resize=1080%2C932&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/nylunds-awards.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p class="p2"><strong>B. Dealerships may or may not provide on-site repair options</strong></p>
<p class="p2">Occasionally consumers think that if they take their car to the dealership, they are more likely to get a repair with the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) parts. Few dealerships actually have body shops on-site.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>If the repair is to be handled by an insurance claim, it is the insurance company who typically requires the use of less expensive aftermarket and/or used replacement parts. The great majority of dealerships refer their customer’s repair to outside shops. And those recommendations can usually be trusted, because their own reputation is on the line.</p>
<p class="p2"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/brooke.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-1910"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-1910 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/brooke.jpg?resize=300%2C197" alt="brooke" width="300" height="197" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/brooke.jpg?resize=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/brooke.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p class="p2"><strong>C. Word of mouth can be tricky to navigate</strong></p>
<p class="p2">Many people agree that word of mouth is the very best form of marketing, however it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the myriad of voices. Who do you trust? What is the motive behind their referral? Since the rise of Web2.0 and social media, consumers have at their fingertips many different 3rd-party resources that offer (in most cases) true, unbiased reviews of the guest experience. Additionally, its a wise practice to refer to any information available to consumers by way of a shop’s website, involvement in the community and their reputation among industry leaders.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>All of this is readily available to the consumer by way of an Internet search, and may prove to be more reliable than by asking close friends and family.</p>
<p class="p2"><em><strong>In the end, </strong><strong><em>a</em>ll reputable body shops guarantee their work</strong></em>.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>A simple online search should be followed up by a visit to the shop and a brief interview with the ownership or management.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Remember, you absolutely have a choice of which shop you want to repair your vehicle. In the end, people do business with people that they know, like and trust. If you find one of those people, you’ll discover an excellent experience.</p>
<p class="p2"><strong>PS:</strong> If you’re ever unsure about the quality of repair performed by any body shop, you can always have a <strong>visual post-repair inspection done at no charge</strong> here at Nylund’s Collision Center.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/how-do-you-know-where-to-go/">How Do You Know Where To Go?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com">Nylunds Collision</a>.</p>
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		<title>Consumer Alert Part II Aftermarket Parts &#8211; Nylund&#8217;s Response</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Grieve]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2015 17:25:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Today we pick up the consumer alert and our reply to an irresponsible article posted by another Denver-area body shop right where we left off. (Click here to read our first reply to the original article.  And click here to read the original article in its entirety.)  The title of the original post is: “4 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/consumer-alert-part-ii-aftermarket-parts-nylunds-response/">Consumer Alert Part II Aftermarket Parts &#8211; Nylund&#8217;s Response</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com">Nylunds Collision</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Today we pick up the consumer alert and our reply to an irresponsible article posted by another Denver-area body shop right where we left off. (<a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/consumer-alert-aftermarket-parts-nylunds-response/" target="_blank">Click here to read our first reply</a> to the original article.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>And <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nylunds/posts/10153790648239714" target="_blank">click here to read the original article</a> in its entirety.)<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>The title of the original post is: “4 Ways Aftermarket Parts are Just as Good as OEM.”</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The title of today’s Nylund’s Response is: </span></p>
<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1">Are You Flippin’ Kidding?</span></h2>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>The original article states:</strong> <em>Aftermarket parts manufacturers create components that meet or exceed quality metrics used by the manufacturers.</em></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Wrong. Nope. Incorrect. Invalid. Untrue. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Irresponsible</span>. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We have made this case over and over, but for the record, let’s bang this drum one more time.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Aftermarket parts &#8211; <em>by their very definition</em> &#8211; ARE NOT and CANNOT BE manufactured to meet or exceed quality metrics used by the manufacturers.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Vehicle manufacturers patent their parts, which prevents ANY OTHER part &#8211; no matter how similar &#8211; to be exactly the same. With that in mind, it stands to reason that ALL OTHER parts cannot fit as well, and do not respond to impact and/or collision stimulus in the same way as the original part.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Example:</strong> The front bumper of a vehicle often houses airbag or other safety deployment sensors.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>These sensors are calibrated to work specifically with the bumper and are timed within a 1/100th of a second. Think that doesn’t matter much? <a href="http://collision.honda.com/melon-video#.VjT6Aa6rSuV" target="_blank">Take a look at this video</a>.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">When it comes to the safety of our guests and the integral structure of their vehicles, we here at Nylund’s Collision Center will <em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEVER</span></strong></em> compromise by using cheaper, ill-fitting aftermarket parts.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Cutting costs at the expense of safety just to increase the insurance company’s profits isn’t just wrong… it’s unthinkable.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Here is the next outrageous statement from the original article:</strong> </span><span class="s1"><em>In fact, it’s not often known that automakers frequently source their main components from outside manufacturers, and then label them with their own brand before selling the items in the parts department</em>.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">In fact, the above statement has absolutely nothing to do with whether aftermarket parts are better than OEM parts.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>The origin of OEM parts isn’t in question.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>They could be manufactured in Detroit, Michigan or Tokyo, Japan and it would have no impact on the actual issue being discussed. The question is &#8211; are knock-off parts as good (or better) than the ones specifically designed to work together with all other parts on your vehicle. (Spoiler alert: they are <span style="text-decoration: underline;">NOT</span>.)</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Please consider the following photo as we provide tangible proof of the insanity of thinking that aftermarket parts are the built to meet or exceed original manufacturer’s metrics:</span></p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Nylunds-Aftermarket-Lights.png"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" size-medium wp-image-1748 alignnone" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Nylunds-Aftermarket-Lights.png?resize=300%2C224" alt="Nylunds Aftermarket Lights" width="300" height="224" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Nylunds-Aftermarket-Lights.png?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Nylunds-Aftermarket-Lights.png?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Here is the Nylund’s Collision Center official Position Statement on the use of aftermarket parts.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Nylunds-aftermarket-parts-position-statement.pdf" target="_blank"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" size-full wp-image-1753 alignnone" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.nylundscollision.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Nylunds-aftermarket-parts-position-statement.png?resize=213%2C275" alt="Nylunds aftermarket parts position statement" width="213" height="275" /></a></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">In our next article, we will address the other Denver body shop’s assertion that aftermarket parts are actually “optimized” to circumvent original flaws in OEM parts.</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/consumer-alert-part-ii-aftermarket-parts-nylunds-response/">Consumer Alert Part II Aftermarket Parts &#8211; Nylund&#8217;s Response</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com">Nylunds Collision</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Grieve]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2015 17:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Recently we posted an article &#8211; published by another Denver area body shop that argued the case that aftermarket parts were “just as good as OEM”. (Click here for the article in its entirety, posted on our Facebook page)  We asked for the input of industry leaders, and they did not disappoint! Today, we begin [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">Recently we posted an article &#8211; published by another Denver area body shop that argued the case that aftermarket parts were “just as good as OEM”. (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nylunds/posts/10153790648239714" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here for the article in its entirety</a>, posted on our Facebook page)<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>We asked for the input of industry leaders, and they did not disappoint!</p>
<p class="p1">Today, we begin our multi-part series of the Nylund’s reply to the points made in the original article:</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>The original article starts by saying:</strong></p>
<p class="p3"><em><span class="s1">Auto body technicians see all sorts of damage from deep scratches to shredded panels on vehicles damaged in a collision or by vandals. The damage requires the use of new parts and materials to restore the vehicle to its original condition. </span></em></p>
<h2 class="p1">You’ve Outsourced and It Shows</h2>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">In an article that suggests that aftermarket or third-party parts are just as good as OEM, we find no small irony that for all intents and purposes, it appears that even the authorship of the article appears to be… obviously “aftermarket”. </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">It is our opinion, and that of many of our industry partners across the US, that NO BODY SHOP EXPERT could have written this article.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>And while we find no issue with ghost-writing services in general &#8211; we do object when incorrect and ultimately unsafe information is presented as if it came from an industry expert.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>There are far too many errors in the article to believe for a moment that an actual body shop owner (or technician, for that matter) actually wrote this article. </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">We agree that auto body techs see all sorts of damage.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>We’ll also agree to the concept that said damage requires parts and materials to repair the vehicle to it’s “pre-accident” condition.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>But that’s about all we are going to agree on, and in the interest of public safety &#8211; we’re setting the record straight as it relates to how &#8211; and WHY &#8211; we do what we do here at Nylund’s.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">The original article states: <em>Auto body technicians must source the necessary parts from a number of manufacturers, depending on cost and availability.</em></span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Technicians do not source parts.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Parts managers or office staff source parts.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Here at Nylund’s, we source from the manufacturer because OEM parts are the ONLY parts that are specifically patented to fit and perform to the original safety standards designed for your vehicle.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">The original article goes on to say: <em>Although technicians strive to save their clients time and money, it’s also important to obtain only the highest quality parts for the repairs. </em></span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">There is an intrinsic conflict in this sentence.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Again, it’s not the technician’s role to save customers time or money.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>But even if it were &#8211; that has nothing to do with obtaining only the highest quality parts for the repairs.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>In most cases, it is not the customer’s money being spent to make the repair &#8211; it is the insurance company’s money.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>And THAT is the real issue here. </span></p>
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<p class="p3"><span class="s1">The only two entities that benefit from suggesting that aftermarket parts are as good as OEM are the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">makers of aftermarket parts</span> &#8211; and the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">insurance companies</span>.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>The more money the insurance companies save by buying aftermarket parts means the more profit they make.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>This, however, has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with obtaining the highest quality parts for your vehicle’s repair.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">In our next article, we’ll tackle the suggestion that aftermarket parts manufacturers “meet or exceed” quality metrics used by the original manufacturers.</span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com/consumer-alert-aftermarket-parts-nylunds-response/">Consumer Alert Aftermarket Parts &#8211; Nylund&#8217;s Response</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.nylundscollision.com">Nylunds Collision</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Grieve]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:47:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Here at Nylund’s Collision Center, we talk a lot about the importance of insisting on original manufactured parts when getting your vehicle repaired.  For that reason, we are often maligned by the insurance companies for being “difficult” to work with, and “slow” in our repairs.  It is for this reason, we feel it important to [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">Here at <a href="http://NylundsCollision.com">Nylund’s Collision Center</a>, we talk a lot about the importance of insisting on original manufactured parts when getting your vehicle repaired.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>For that reason, we are often maligned by the insurance companies for being “difficult” to work with, and “slow” in our repairs.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>It is for this reason, we feel it important to set the record straight and explain just exactly <em>why we fight</em> on behalf of our guests.</p>
<p class="p1">Some would have you believe that one part (third party or aftermarket) is just as good as the other (original manufactured) part.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>This is a fundamental point of disagreement that we have with many insurance companies.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Fact: original parts are designed, patented, tested and safety rated by the manufacturer to offer the very best, safest driving experience possible.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Aftermarket parts, by the very definition of being “replicas” &#8211; are not the same as OEM parts.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>They are not safety rated or crash tested. And when it comes to the safety of our guests and their families, we simply <span style="text-decoration: underline;">will not cut corners</span>.</p>
<p class="p1">We are the first to acknowledge that our fight on behalf of your safety usually takes more time than simply going with the cheapest parts as recommended by the insurance companies.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>We often have to correct their estimates multiple times.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Each delay instituted by the insurance company’s desire to cut costs and compromise safety ends up delaying the overall repair.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>But this much we know: this fight is worth it.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Your safety is on the line.</p>
<p class="p1">I’m Robert Grieve.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>My wife Carol and I are the very proud owners of Nylund’s Collision Center.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>We fight… because <strong>#YourLivesMatter</strong>.</p>
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