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So you had a vehicle accident and need to get your car fixed, which company should you choose to do the body repairs? A few simple tips should help you decide.

Insurance recommendation – Your vehicle insurance company may be able to recommend a few local companies. These shops may have agreements with your insurance company to perform the work at certain prices or under certain warranties.

Payment methods – Depending on the extent of repair needed and whether or not your insurance is paying for it, you may need to consider payment methods if you will be paying out of pocket. Some body shops will offer payment plans to help space out the cost of repairs.

Better Business Bureau – You should check with the Better Business Bureau to ensure the auto body shop you are considering doesn't have a bad history of customer complaints on file.

Word of mouth – Asking friends or locals if they can recommend a company can be ideal as you might get honest feedback from people who have actually used the services of the company you are considering. If you don't know anyone to ask, online word of mouth can be use an effective. Try searching online for local body shops or look for forums where other people have expressed their opinions.

Onsite visit - Go and visit the body shops and have a look around. Is the area clean and secure? Would you feel comfortable leaving your vehicle there? Do they have any before and after shots of previous work they have done? Are they certified in auto body repairs?

Warranties – Another factor to consider is whether or not there will be a warranty on the repair work. A good body shop should be confident in their work and the warranty should ensure you will not have to worry about shoddy repairs.

I hope that reviewing these tips has helped you choose the right auto body shop for your needs.