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California Auto Body Repair Consumer Bill of Rights

CALIFORNIA AUTO BODY REPAIR CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS IN CALIFORNIA A CONSUMER IS ENTITLED TO: Select the auto body repair shop to repair auto body damage covered by the insurance company. An insurance company shall not require the repairs to be done at a specific auto body repair shop. An

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California – Auto Body Repair Consumer Bill of Rights

California – Auto Body Repair Consumer Bill of Rights A CONSUMER IS ENTITLED TO: 1. SELECT THE AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP TO REPAIR AUTO BODY DAMAGE COVERED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. AN INSURANCE COMPANY SHALL NOT REQUIRE THE REPAIRS TO BE DONE AT A SPECIFIC AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP. 2.

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Insurance Direct Repair Program Body Shops DRP

Direct Repair program or DRP is the industry standard description of a body shop that is affiliated with the insurance carrier. Insurance carriers have many different names for their DRP body shops, (service first, pro-shop, select service, blue ribbon shop, etc…) DRP Shops have usually entered into an agreement with

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2012 Ford Escape XLT 4D Utility FWD

Diminished Value Appraisal – 2012 Ford Escape XLT 4D Utility FWD 2012 FORD ESCAPE EFFECTIVE 05-16-11 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2012: New Exterior Colors CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL U0C XLS 4D Utility FWD ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20131.00 21240.00 U9C 4D Utility 4WD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21741.00 22990.00 U0D XLT 4D Utility FWD ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..23040.00 24670.00 U9D 4D Utility

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Generic Body Shop Repair Bill Fine Print

Below is the generic language that normally exists on a repair bill from an auto body shop. Deductible reduction credit: your policy includes a deductible reduction feature that has been applied to reduce the collision deductible applicable to this loss. Deductible reduction credit: your policy includes a deductible reduction feature

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Honda Collision Repair Position Statements

American Honda Motor Co, Inc. makes the following recommendations for repair of Honda and Acura vehicles. Wheel_Repair_PS Vehicle_Safety_Recalls Unibody_Repair_PS Structural_Parts_Replacement Salvaged_Used_Air_Bag _Components Salvage_Recycled_Parts Alternative_Parts_Warranty Courtesy of collision.honda.com

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Body Shop Written Warranty

Body Shop Written Warranty This is a fragmented seven-part Limited Warranty and stipulations pertaining to each fragmented part are stated hereafter: 1. METALWORK: Provided is a LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY, from effective date stated herein, on all metalwork and framework, to include welding and the application of materials utilized in making

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Body Shop Warranty Form

This certificate confirms that the repairs, which you and the selected Collision Center agreed to have performed on Repair Order Number ____ have been completed. We warranty our work as long as you own the vehicle as specified below. This warranty shall only apply if the defects occur under normal

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