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What Every RV Owner Should Know About Online Collision Repair Quotes

23 June 2015
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The last thing you want on your mind during your vacation is a collision or the repair that comes with it. Unfortunately, it may be something that you will need to do deal with. If this happens, your first stop will likely be to go online and find a repair shop or an online RV collision repair quote. Before you choose the lowest quote, consider a few things that every RV owner should know about online repair quotes.

Face Value

When you use an online service for your RV collision repair, you need to remember that the quote is done at face value. This means that they are only going on the basic information that you give them about the repair and what may be needed. In most cases, the quote should be viewed as a possible starting point rather than a set in stone amount that you will pay. When you do arrive at the repair shop, you may find that there is more damage or that the repair isn't as extensive as you thought and actually requires less work. The key point to remember is that the quote is just an estimate.

Time Estimate

If the online quote service you are using gives you a time frame for the work to be done, you should know that this is generally based on an average wait time. You could find that there are several other repairs ahead of you or that your RV withstood extensive damage and needs several days to fix. In these cases, you can continue to call around and find another estimate that may work better for you, but you will likely be facing the same issue.

RV Information

Some online quote sites may ask you for the make and the model of your RV while others may not. This can be a double edged sword for you since many repairs are based on the manufacturer specifications. You may need a special part that is ordered directly from the manufacturer, or the repair shop may not be able to handle the collision repair if the RV is an much older model.

Make sure to include the make, year, and model of the RV and any other information about the RV in the comment section of the online quote. This will help the repair technician handling the quote better assess what may need to be done and how long it could possibly take.

These are just three things to keep in mind when you use an online RV collision repair quote service. If you need a repair quote make sure to fill out the online paperwork and follow-up with a phone call to ensure they have all the information they need to give you an accurate assessment.  For more information, contact a professional like Unlimited Collision.