I received my claims check from the insurance company. i had to get the lein holder to sign it. they made it?

Question

out to the body shop and sent it back to me to sign. the estimate was for $1220. the check was made out for $2300. its made out to the body shop so do i get the difference back?

Answer 1

You will have to speak with the shop.

Just because the original estimate was 1220 does note mean the repairs were 1220.  It is possible there was a supplement for hidden damage that was found when your car was torn down.

To answer your question -- if the check exceeded the cost of the repairs- the shop should give you the difference.

Answer 2

Yes, the body shop should refund you the difference.