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Facts On "Burying The Deductible"

From time to time all body shop operators are faced
with requests from car owners to "bury the
deductible" where automobile damage is covered by
collision insurance.

At this point, the car owner should be advised that
before he takes his car around the corner "to a guy
who will", he should consider the following points:

1.  Conspiring to bury the deductible is committing
a fraud upon an insurance company and is against the
law, Penal Code AB 3067, Burton (Chapter 675) -
Section 551.

2. Insurance company appraisers know the cost of
repairs, as well as body shops, and cannot be fooled
by inflated estimates.

3.  If a shop agrees to "bury the deductible", it has
to take short cuts in making the repairs, and the
owner will get a second-rate job, which depreciates
the value of the car at trade-in time.

4.  A body shop willing to cheat an insurance
company will be equally willing to cheat the car
owner.  A body shop never really absorbs the
deductible.  The value is taken right out of the job,
and it is the car owner who still takes the loss.

5.  If the body shop decides to cut corners on the
job and it ends up second rate, the owner has no one
to complain to if he conspired to "bury the
deductible."

The smart thing for an owner to do is to protect his
investment by getting a first-class job from a
first-class shop and to be glad that all he has to pay
is the deductible

It is the only way he can win.

Important Consumer Facts    

Frequently Asked Questions & Concerns

Am I entitled to a rental car?
You are entitled to a rental car, if you have rental coverage
on your own policy or if you are a claimant with another
insurance company who has accepted liability.  We can set up
reservations and billing arrangements for you.  The rental
company will pick you up at International Autocraft when you
drop your car off.

Do I have to pay a deductible?
You may not have to pay a deductible if you:
1.   are going through another parties insurance coverage          
       as a claimant.
2.  are going through your insurance, but also have a claim         
       number with the other parties insurance.
3.  were in an accident with an uninsured motorist and have      
       uninsured motorist coverage.
4.   have credits for an appearance allowance.

Do I have to get three estimates?
No, generally only one estimate is required.

Do I have the right to take my car to the shop of my
choice?  
Yes, you may select the shop of your choice, unless your
insurance policy states otherwise.  Choosing International
Autocraft provides you with a lifetime warranty on all repairs.

I have an estimate from International Autocraft, but my
insurance company wrote an estimate for less money.
Your insurance company estimate may be less than our
estimate.  Often, our estimate is more thorough and allows
for procedures required to offer our lifetime warranty.  We
will always work with your insurance estimate and will contact
them directly for any additional necessary repairs.  You need
not worry about the differences.

My insurance company has suggested I go to International
Autocraft.  I am not sure I should go where they want
me to.
Insurance companies may suggest you use a particular shop.  
This may be a good choice for you because the repairs can
often begin immediately, putting your vehicle back on the
road sooner.  The insurance company stands behind the
repairs with a guarantee.  International Autocraft offers all
our customers a lifetime warranty, regardless which
insurance company you have.

I want to get my car fixed, but I have not heard from
the insurance company or received a check.
International Autocraft can assist with the processing of
your claim.  Let our service staff help you.  We know how to
make things happen!

Will the color match?
Yes, International Autocraft guarantees color match.  We
use the latest technology available; including materials,
equipment and techniques to provide a factory finish.

I do not want my vehicle filled with bondo.
We do not "fill" dents with bondo.  The metal is repaired as
close as possible to its original shape prior to preparing the
panel for refinish.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to ask us!  We look forward to the opportunity
to serve you.

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