An Auto Body Shop’s Estimates vs. the Carsmetics Free Exact Quote

Car accidents of all kinds are stressful for all parties involved. From simple fender benders to all over body damage, the repairs that need to be done to a car can cover a wide spectrum. Therefore, when you are out pricing the repairs for your car, the last thing you want or need is to feel like you are being overcharged. Many auto body shops make a large part of their profit from charging their customers for repairs they may not need, such as replacing a body panel when they could have saved the existing part.

Unfortunately, it can be difficult to discern when auto body shops will hit you with unexpected charges on your repair. While many will do price matching, it is normally only on the estimate from another shop. Repair estimates are just that – guesses. After an initial inspection of your car, you will in many cases receive a free estimate that you can compare with others you have received, however once work is actually done on your car the number you received can go up exponentially.

One way to avoid this common trap is to make sure the auto body shops you are visiting conduct a thorough inspection of the condition of your vehicle and that they offer and honor true quotes, like the Carsmetics Free Exact Quote. Quotes differ from estimates in that they reflect the actual cost of your repairs and it’s not just an educated guess of what it might cost.

It is very important when you are visiting auto body shops to make sure they are accurately assessing your vehicle’s condition. Many cars are still drivable after an accident and do not require invasive and costly repair work, regardless of what your auto body technician may claim. Ask questions, do your research, and make sure they honor the quote they give you or else you will be paying more in the end for work you didn’t expect.

Here at Carsmetics we only give exact quotes as part of our standard of Superior Customer Service. Our managers and technicians are on hand to provide you with a free exact quote within 10 minutes of your arrival. Just bring your car into one of our convenient Florida, Southern California, or Atlanta auto body shops to receive your free exact quote today and get back on the road in no time.