Game On in Getting the Best Car Restoration Services

 
If you’re a gamer like me, you certainly know the feeling of finally reaching the last boss, only to find out that you unknowingly brought a machine gun to a rocket launcher fight (or variants thereof). Sometimes, it’s in not having saved enough one-ups to allow you multiple respawns just to defeat the boss. And sometimes, it’s just plain not knowing what to expect because you didn’t bother to pick up and read clues along the way.

As the adage goes, prevention is always better than cure. A cliché, maybe, but a damn good one; and as demonstrated above, one which doesn’t always necessarily apply only to medical issues.

Video gaming examples aside, another popular application of the saying is in getting insurances for all the nifty (and expensive) things that people buy. If it’s a mansion, get home insurance. If it’s a new car, go to a collision repair center or some such and enlist their services in case your vehicle gets damaged. And yes, if you’re a celebrity and your status hinges on some particular body part (Kim Kardashian’s derriere, for example), go right ahead and insure that. No one’s going to stop you (and your millions) from doing all that kooky celebrity stuff.

But we’re digressing now.

Getting back to the point: It pays to have a sense of foresight on these things. In my case (and don’t worry, I won’t be going back to the video game analogy again), I recently enlisted the services of a collision repair facility highly recommended by a friend. I must say, I feel pretty confident (and safe) about getting their services.

Having trouble finding out which places to go to for quality car repair and restoration? Just follow the tips below:

·Ask around for good recommendations. Ask around a lot.
This is probably the best place to start. After all, nothing says quality service like oodles of satisfied customers.

You’ll have to work at this, though. Asking a few people is okay enough, but there is always the danger that they are merely driven by brand loyalty and/or advertising perks. The more people you ask, the less chances there would be of the above counter intuitive factors.

Also, make sure to localize your queries as much as possible. What good would it do to travel all the way to another state just because there’s a place there that everyone’s talking about?

·Do a full inspection of a company’s facility and services.

Don’t rely too much on what has been written and spoken. The best way to really measure an vehicle repair shop’s worth is to see things for yourself. You wouldn’t want to gamble your Ferrari on just any body shop now, would you? I thought so.

Request for a tour of their place. Inspect how they conduct business, how they treat customers, and whatnot. Bottom line: Despite other people’s glowing reviews, if you feel in your gut that an auto repair shop just isn’t right for you, go with your instincts.

·Read the fine print.

You know all those warning bells that popular movies and such send out regarding the importance of reading the fine print? Well, it would do you well to heed them. You shouldn’t be made to jump through loops only to find those same loops having holes. You should instead be able to work your way around the companies’ provisions et. al. and make them jump for you.

Easier said than done, of course; but a necessary precaution nonetheless. In any case, you shouldn't have to rush things. Remember what I said about gut feelings? Yeah, that applies here, too. Demand a full disclosure of the services you will get from the repair center and how much all services will cost.

Don’t worry, though. Tried and tested companies do exist; one of which is the collision repair center I mentioned earlier, D&D Body Shop right here in San Mateo, CA. I did all the things I mentioned above, and I was thoroughly impressed. Service is quick and efficient, and all its technicians are certified by I-CAR, an internationally recognized organization. I was quite awed by the variety of cars they repaired, from BMWs and Audis to Fords and Toyotas, they do the whole range!

But don’t just take my word for it. Go the facility yourself, and don’t forget to get into the nitty gritty. With D&D Body Shop, it’s all in the fine print and the small details, and the finished product is just way awesome.

Tips for Choosing the Best Quality Repair for Your Car

Despite the many advances in technology over the years, at least one element has remained which continues to put any advantages these technologies may have to moot. That element, of course, is human error.

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Sometimes, the effects of this element may be relatively negligible at best; for instance, when a person forgets to unplug his phone’s charger after a long charge, causing the battery to get fried.

In other cases, however, the consequences are much more severe, like when a car crashes due to an accident. Even when we take human injury out of the equation, the deformation the car goes through would be more than enough to give anyone headaches up to the roof.

Fortunately, humans are just as adept at fixing problems as they are at making them. For the above case in particular, we have car restoration services that repair vehicles and polish them to look brand new again. Some will even go beyond mere body repairs by offering to pimp out your ride should you want it.

That said, the probability for human error is still there; this time in the form of bad judgment calls regarding which car repair shops to go to. Below are a few of pointers to prevent you from falling into more misfortune.

• Avoid repair shops that seek hassle-free business for both parties.

The “hassle-free” part should only factor in for the customer, not the shop. You’ll know that a shop isn’t all that interested in putting in the necessary work when they insist that your car needs only partial repairs even though it’s clear that a complete overhaul should be called for. Another is when they conveniently “forget” to tell you about parts repairs which are in fact shouldered by insurance companies.

The usual telltale sign of shops like this is when they emphasize cheap prices over quality repairs. Avoid these shops at all cost.

• Be wary of insurers out to make a fast buck.

Some insurance companies have certain car repair centers attached to them. While this is often all well and good, there will be instances when said repair centers – in tandem with their corresponding insurers – won’t exactly have your best interests in mind. Specifically, these kinds of repair shops will fix damages in the shortest time and easiest way possible, with quality as a trade-off.

Whenever possible, avoid going to repair shops specified by your insurance company. Better yet, do a thorough background check first on your insurer before committing to it.

• Have all your car’s repairs done under one roof.

Some repair shops have a reputation for giving the best jobs in certain aspects. For example, one shop may be renowned for the bang up job they do with windshield repairs, while another may specialize in paint restoration.

While having different parts of your car serviced in different shops isn’t necessarily bad per se, there is always the off-chance that it may come out looking like Frankenstein’s monster if you don’t keep a close eye on things; that is, parts may look disjointed from each other.

To save you from this, go to a shop which covers every aspect of car repair, like D&D Body Shop. D&D has the qualifications, certifications, and – most importantly – experience to ensure your car gets the best overall makeover it deserves; from the ICAR-Gold certified technicians capable of handling any car model to the facilities equipped with state-of-the-art gear, and to the top notch service D&D offers.

With D&D Body Shop, not only will your car be fully functional again, but it will look seamlessly spiffy to boot.