Can I take my car to a body shop of my choice without my insurance making an estimate on it first?

Question

Is that possible? How is it handled?

Answer 1

You pay good money to the Insurance company.  They have contracts with you and repair agencies.  You should always call them and start the claim.  Ask if your preferred body shop is on their list of approved agencies.

Good Luck.

Answer 2

Only if your insurance company works with that body shop. If they do, then the ins co will accept the estimate that of the body shop.

Answer 3

Only if you are planning on paying the bill.  If the insurance company is paying, they will want to see it first.

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Answer 4

What ever the ins policy is> And how much they cut the check for & to whom>

Answer 5

Your situation are typical for a lot of people,so,be patient and calm down,check the resource i found useful.http://carinsurance.expertsupport.info/a...

Answer 6

Yes,you can take it wherever you want to. The shop and insurance company are supposed to work it out.The insurance company can recommend a shop but you are not obligated to go there.