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Ten Steps To Repair
Had an accident? Don't worry....the
repair process couldn't be more simple with the help of the expert
staff at AW Accident Repair Centres. Whether you are referred via
your insurance company or choose to use our services there are just
10 easy steps to ensure your vehicle is repaired and returned to
you as quickly as possible.
What happens next?
Step 1 Depending on the
age of your vehicle, the extent of the damage and the insurance
company, we will either bring your vehicle to site immediately or
an estimator will visit your home to carry out an inspection and
take digital photographs.A computerised estimate will be compiled
and sent electronically, with images, direct to your insurance company.
Step 2 Behind the scenes
we will order any parts which require replacing during the repair.
Occasionally unusual parts may be unavailable immediately due to
'factory back order'. In this event we may need to call you to reschedule
the repair commencement date.
Step 3 The insurance company
will authorise us to proceed with repairs. This normally takes 48
hours. However, should the estimated cost of repairs be close to
the current market value of the vehicle the insurance company may
choose to send a field engineer to assess the vehicle. Some insurance
companies will not allow us to commence work without authority,
so in some circumstances there may be a short delay between your
vehicle arriving at the body shop and the work commencing.
Therefore while estimated completion
dates are as accurate as possible they cannot be guaranteed. Other
insurers will allow repairs under a certain value to commence immediately.
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Step 4 Once
we have received authority our computerised body shop management
system will schedule the repair. The sophisticated system draws
on information such as courtesy car availability, resources of technicians
and your specific repair details to find a date when the repair
can be completed in the shortest period of time. Please inform us
of any holidays/commitments around the time of repair date in case
of any delays encountered during repair (see
FAQs).
Step 5 If a mobile estimator
carried out the inspection at Step One a member of the customer
liaison team will contact you to agree a convenient booking date
in conjunction with the scheduler.
Step 6 Repairs will commence.
Step 7 We shall keep you
informed of the vehicles progress via automated text messages direct
to your mobile phone, automated e-mails, proactive telephone updates
or you can track your repair on line via this website. You can choose
all or some of these options. For automated updates please ensure
we have your correct mobile and e-mail details. If you do not wish
to receive any automated updates please ask for these to be switched
off.
Step 8 A member of the
customer liaison team will contact you to arrange the hand over
of your completed vehicle.
Step 9 Upon return we
will ask you to sign a collection note to confirm you have received
the vehicle back into you care.
Step 10 We will collect
any payment due at this time. We regret vehicles cannot be released
without payment. Cash, cheques and credit cards are accepted.
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