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A damaged car awaits repairs. Will you choose a DRP shop or Elmer's Auto Body?

What to Do If Your Insurance Company Sends You to a DRP Shop (And You Don’t Want To Go)

After a car accident in New Jersey, your insurance company may “recommend” you to a specific auto body shop in their network. This is often called a Direct Repair Program

An auto tech reviews the repair estimate before handing it to a client

How to Read a Repair Estimate Like a Pro

So you’ve recently been in an accident. Chances are you’ve also been handed some documents, including a repair estimate that’s full of technical terms, abbreviations, and other confusing jargon. At

Communication is key. A mechanic speaks with a client during auto body repair.

Communication: How We Keep You in the Loop During Repairs—Without The Headache

After an accident, getting your vehicle repaired shouldn’t be an additional stressor. You’ve already been through a crash, so why do some insurance companies and repair shops leave you in

$A technician explains microfractures to a woman driver.$

Understanding Microfractures: The Invisible Damage That Gets Missed

When you get into a car accident, it’s easier to focus on damage that you can see, such as dented panels, cracked bumpers, and shattered glass. Yet, there may also

A woman wonders why her car feels off after collision repair.

Why Does My Car Still Feel Off After a “Complete” Repair?

After a car accident, you want to get your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. You also hope that once the work is done, it’s done. Your vehicle will look,

When insurance refuses OEM parts, you can fight back.

What Happens When Insurance Refuses OEM Parts? Know Your Rights

After an accident, things tend to get confusing and frustrating. Not only are you dealing with the inconvenience of a damaged vehicle, you may also have injuries and other personal

Two men looking at low insurance payout documents. A wrecked car is behind them.

How to Challenge a Low Insurance Payout After an Accident

After a car accident, you want to know that your insurance company has your back and will cover the costs of damages and injuries. But what happens when the settlement

A woman tightly grips the steering wheel because structural repairs have affected how the car handles

Can Structural Repairs Affect the Way Your Car Handles on the Road?

When you are in an accident, there is always a chance that your vehicle sustains more than cosmetic damage. Often, repairs are a necessary step for drivers in South Jersey,

A woman stares at her damaged car, wondering if she has a bent axle or suspension

What’s the Difference Between a Bent Axle and a Damaged Suspension After a Crash?

After an accident, you may find that your vehicle isn’t driving as smoothly as it did before. If you notice unusual vibrations, poor handling, or strange noises, you may have

Despite the minor damage, this bent rear panel still resulted in a total loss determination.

Why a Minor Collision Can Still Lead to a Total Loss Determination

Minor accidents often cause cosmetic damages. Maybe an airbag goes off. Either way, you assume that your vehicle will be easily repaired and back on the road in no time.

plastic and metal bumper repair and comparison

Why Plastic Bumpers Can Be Harder to Repair Than Metal Bumpers

Has your vehicle been in an accident and received bumper damage? The bumper is often the first part affected in a front or rear-end collision. While bumpers used to be

The bent hood of a car after a front-end collision

Do You Need a New Hood After a Front-End Collision? Here’s How to Tell

Front-end collisions happen for a variety of reasons, but the result is often the same: a busted hood. While some hoods can be repaired easily, others may have significant damage

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