If your car or truck needs to be repaired, you'll need a repair shop that
you can count on to keep you well informed throughout the whole experience,
give you great customer service, give you your motor vehicle promptly and with
the best possible repair. It is also important that you know before the
job starts out just how much upfront cost you might face and to be sure your
auto body repair estimate is addressing everything.
The estimate you receive should include:
• A complete review of the work to be done on the vehicle
• An index of the repair parts to be used
• What items your insurance will and will not cover
• Total anticipated amount of the repair.
One reason estimates can vary by shop is the degree of detail in the
assessment process. Often, estimates may keep essential repairs from the
preliminary estimate, causing the total amount to be different from that of
another facility. At Jungerman CARSTAR in St. Peters, Missouri we are thorough
to determine the actions essential for a top quality and safe repair for your
motor vehicle. If you live in St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, or the Metro East
St. Louis area and have questions about car collision repair, contact us from
our website at www.auto-body-st-peters-mo.com.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Vehicle vs. Repair Cost
If You Buy A New Car, What Will It Cost to Repair If You Have A Car Accident?
The very last thing you're going to want to think about when you buy a new
car is what it'll cost to repair. But the cost of fixing bumpers, door panels,
and hoods can vary greatly by vehicle model, and often the expense of the
repair does not match the value of the vehicle.Jungerman CARSTAR closely tracks the expense of vehicle repairs on every make and model of automobiles. These expenses doesn't just play a role to the repair bill, it also drives up or down the price to insure the vehicle.
A couple of alarming figures to think about when replacing damaged parts with OEM equipment are:
• The running board of a Lincoln Navigator costs $2200
• The fender on a Chrysler 300 is less than $100 but the molding costs $90
• The rear door lock of a 2008 Lexus 460 is over $900, the door trim panel costs over $2,000 and the rear door belt molding is over $1,000.
• The quarter panel on 2000-2007 Ford Taurus costs $1,397.45
So what four door automobiles are the most reasonably priced and most expensive to repair when thinking about the “collision” coverage loss experience, which is the overall cost paid out to fix or exchange the damaged parts sustained to the car?
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety loss data shows the Honda Accord is the very best in this regard, while Mitsubishi Galant is at the very bottom of the list when looking at four door cars. Judged on a scale where one hundred is average and lower scores signify less expensive repairs, the results are as follows.
The Honda Accord has an impressive loss experience rating of seventy-eight, which happens to be twenty-three percent better than the average result of one hundred. The remaining top nine of the top ten performers and their comparative scores were:
• Saturn Aura (83)
• Chevrolet Malibu (new model) (84)
• Mercury Milan 4WD (90)
• Hyundai Sonata (92)
• Chrysler Sebring (93)
• Ford Fusion (98)
• Mercury Milan (100)
• Toyota Camry Hybrid (101)
• Subaru Legacy 4WD (102)
• Nissan Maxima (131)
• Pontiac G6 (124)
• Nissan Altima Hybrid (123)
• Nissan Altima (123)
• Volvo S40 (122)
• Acura TSX (122)
• Mazda 6 Hatchback (121)
• Mazda 6 (119)
• Chevrolet Malibu (old model) (117)
No matter how carefully you drive, a vehicle accident may happen. As such, we suggest that you have a collision plan put in place so you don't find yourself stranded on the side of the road waiting for help. Jungerman CARSTAR offers high-quality, reliable repair service in St. Peters, St. Charles, and the Metro East St. Louis area. For more information visit www.auto-body-st-peters-mo.com.
Saving Big Bucks On The Highway
What would it be like for you to be traveling down the highway late one
night and suddenly scream “Oh Deer!” while an massive set of antlers collides
with your front fender.
If you follow a couple of simple steps when you drive this winter, you shouldn't have to worry about the risk of having a car crash with a buck – and spending a lot of bucks on the fix. Annually, about 1.5 million drivers hit a deer, and the frigid climate of the winter months are by far the worst season when it comes to deer-vehicle crashes.
Deer crashes cause 1.1 billion dollars annually in automobile damage alone, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. On average, the incidents cost $2,800 per insurance claim. On the other hand, they can cost as much as $10,000 if the driver of the vehicle or a passenger is hurt, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
The Risks Aren't Only In Rural Areas
Deer danger is in every corner of the country, whether or not it's a rural area. The top ten deer danger states are:
1. Pennsylvania
2. Michigan
3. Illinois
4. Ohio
5. Georgia
6. Minnesota
7. Virginia
8. Indiana
9. Texas
10. Wisconsin
Drive Defensively to Avoid Deer Dangers
Sunrise and sunset hours are the most dangerous times of the day for deer collisions, as your field of vision will be more restricted then at other times and deer are commonly out and about. It's important to drive in a defensive way and always consider the possibility of deer being on the road so you can safely stop and avoid the accident.
The experts at Jungerman CARSTAR in St. Peters, Missouri fix large volumes of vehicles every winter from deer collisions. They would like to make it easier for you to stay safe from deer danger with these tips:
1.Always use extra caution at such times as dawn and sunset, and around areas like golf courses, fields and wooded areas.
2.Deer whistles and similar devices are often lauded as being able to ward off deer with an ultrasonic sound, but we advise that you not depend too much on them. They have never effectively been shown to stop deer-vehicle collisions.
3.If you see a deer and feel that an accident with it is certain, do not attempt to swerve in order to prevent it. This may seem like the best idea on the spur of a moment, it actually just boosts the possibility of colliding with other vehicles or even entirely lose control of your car.
4. A deer, when hit, may stay on the road afterward. This being the case, report the accident to the game commission or a local law enforcement agency as soon as you can, because the carcass of a deer could be incredibly hazardous to other drivers. If there's a chance that the deer may be alive, don't try to approach it for any reason because a wounded deer with sharp hooves may be detrimental to your well-being.
5.Remember that deer will often travel together in herds. Do not think that simply because one deer has already safely crossed the road that you don't have to worry about more.
6.Use your high beams at night unless there is oncoming traffic so that you can see the deer better.
Preparation is Smart Protection. Period.
It's always a good idea to have a plan in case a deer accident does occur. A lot of the drivers do not know that collision coverage usually won't cover damage from a deer collision. If you are caught unaware, this may leave you with a damaged vehicle and a big repair bill.
Drivers need to have thorough insurance that covers deer collisions. If you've got an older vehicle and do not truly think that it is worth the price of paying insurance, have an “accident fund” anyways so that you're prepared for if something unexpected happens.
If you have an accident or if you want some questions answered about having your car repaired after a collision occurs, visit. Jungerman CARSTAR in offers high-quality and reliable repair in St. Peters, St. Charles, and Lake St. Louis, Missouri.
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