Accident?

SOUTHERN AUTO BODY INC.

The Perfect Match for your Car

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Accidents are always unexpected... and upsetting. There are steps you can take to minimize the confusion and inconvenience.

This web page includes an accident checklist, along with some guidelines in selecting a professional repair shop.

Your "Emergency Plan"
Most people don't know what to do when they get in an accident, especially if it's their first. The following are steps you should take to avoid problems... and ensure that your vehicle will be properly and safely repaired. Please review these steps with your family, so each driver knows ahead of time what to do if the unexpected occurs. We're glad to be able to help.

Print a copy of this web page and keep it in your glove compartment.

ONE

Refer to the Accident Checklist for essential steps and information. (Always keep a pen or pencil in your glove compartment, along with some change for pay phones.)

TWO

You have the legal right to go to the collision repair facility of your choice. Your insurance company can not require you to go to a particular facility.

THREE

Have your vehicle towed directly to Southern Auto Body, not a storage lot. (One tow saves money and time.)

FOUR

Never drive a vehicle which may be unsafe due to damages. At Southern Auto Body we offer on-site rentals so you're never "stuck" having to drive an unsafe vehicle.

FIVE

One estimate or appraisal is sufficient, as long as you know which facility you want to repair your vehicle. Your insurance company must have access to view and appraise your vehicle before repairs begin.

SIX

You are not required to take your car to a drive-in claims center... you may ask your insurance adjustor to inspect your car at our facility.

SEVEN

Our facility will handle communications and claim negotiations with your insurance company. We work with all insurance companies on your behalf... it's part of our service to you.

EIGHT

To protect your safety and preserve your car's value, make sure your repair shop offers these essentials you'll find at Southern Auto Body :

	Unibody repair equipment (important for today's complex vehicles).
	Fully-trained technicians. (Our body technicians are I-CAR certified. Our paint technicians are certified by Standox.)
	Genuine factory parts (made by the Original Equipment Manufacturer).
	Excellent Customer Satisfaction.

NINE

Ask for a lifetime guarantee. We offer a Lifetime Structural Repair Guarantee and a Lifetime Guarantee on the Standox Paint Systems used in your repair, for as long as you own the vehicle.

TEN!

Don't be confused by the disparity in repair estimates. Differences in estimates are common, mostly due to variations in the quality and extent of work estimated. If you are not sure why one estimate is different from another, please ask us.

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Last Modified :September, 2002