Hail Damage FAQ's
Q. What do I need to do to start the hail damage claim process with my
insurance company?
A. You should contact your insurance agent first. They will provide
you with information on how you can have an insurance adjuster assess the damage to your vehicle. You do not need to
get estimates at this time. Your insurance adjuster will provide you with a claim sheet and issue you a check for the
amount they believe it will cost to repair your hail damaged vehicle. If the amount of your insurance check does not
cover the cost of the repairs by us we will file a supplement with your insurance company.
Q.
What is a supplement?
A. In some cases additional communication between us and your insurance
company may be necessary for additional repairs left off of your original claim.
Q. Do I have
to pay for the additional repairs?
A. No, your insurance company covers the cost of the supplemental
repairs.
Q. My insurance claim sheet for hail damage on my vehicle states one amount for the
damage but my check is for another amount, why is there a difference? For example my claim sheet is for $2000 but my check
is for $1500.
A. In most cases, the difference would be your insurance deductible. In the above
example, the insurance deductible is $500.
Q. My hail damage insurance check is made out to
me and my lien holder. What do I do?
A. After New Visions removes your hail damage,
you will need to either provide your lien holder with your New Visions hail damage repair invoice and/or they may want
to physically inspect your vehicle. Upon inspection or receipt of repairs your lien holder will endorse your insurance
check.
Q. How I pay for my repairs?
A. Most customers pay with
a personal check which we hold until you deposit your insurance check.
Q. Do I have to pay
my insurance deductible to have my car repaired?
A. We are saving our customers their deductibles
(up to $500) on hail damage repairs totaling $2000 or more*. *subject to change based
on damage.
Q. I'm not sure if I want to claim the hail damage on my insurance.
Will my insurance rates go up?
A. Insurance companies file hail damage under a comprehensive
claim not a collision claim. If your insurance rates are raised, they are going to be raised for everyone regardless
if you repair your vehicle through your insurance or not. Therefore, you should take fulladvantage of the premiums
you pay by having an experienced paintless dent repair company, like New Visions Auto Dent Removal, repair your vehicle back
to its original showroom form.
Q. If I don’t repair all the damage, can I save any money
off the deductible?
A. If you are claiming the damage repairs on your insurance we are required
to repair all of the estimated damage on your insurance claim sheet including any supplement if needed.
Q.
I received a lower estimate from another company, will you match or beat it?
A. Our company
is based on a "quality instead of quantity" repair approach. Each dent is unique and each repair we provide is also
unique. Our offer of mobile repair at your location, over a decade of experience and our free preferred discount program backed
by our written lifetime guarantee are just a few reasons why our customers consistently return to New Visions for their dent
removal service. We have provided thousands of quality precision repairs with thousands of satisfied customers. Let us
amaze you by our difference!
Q. I am not turning in an insurance claim and am just shopping
around for the lowest estimate can you provide me with a written estimate?
A. Yes, our written
estimate is $50 per estimate and is deducted upon completed repairs by our company. Verbal estimates are free of charge.
Q. Can you repair my hail damaged vehicle at my location and how long will it take?
A. This is determined on a case by case basis. To repair the vehicle at your location the damage must be able
to be completed in one day or less. We will also need a covered location with access to electrical outlets. Generally, most
hail damage vehicles will require 2-3 days after all insurance claim processes including supplement and insurance approval
is completed.
Q. You’re a mobile unit, do you come to me for the estimate?
A. Our mobile service is for the repair process. After a catastrophic hail storm we will
provide you with information on how to receive your hail damage estimate.
Door Ding and Minor Dent FAQ's
Q. Are your prices lower if I pay cash?
A. Our prices
are the same whether you pay by cash or by check.
Q. You provided me with an estimate over
the phone for a minor golf ball sized dent on the hood of my vehicle. You stated that this was an estimate and the price may
be different upon onsite inspection. Why?
A. The only time our estimates may change is
when the damage in the pictures is significantly different than the actual damage. We understand a picture may not capture
the exact damage. Our estimates are based on what we can see in a picture and what information we may get from
you after the picture is received.
Q. What do I need to do to send the images of the
damage to you via email?
A. The damaged area needs to be clean of dirt and/or water/rain marks.
Please stand about 2-3 feet away from the damage and take one photo from each slight angle,left and right, (which
shows us depth) and one straight on (which shows us exact location).
Q. Are all dents repairable
by paintless dent repair?
A. The success of paintless dent repair is determined by the depth
and location of the damaged area. For example, a large shallow dent is a better candidate than a small sharp dent. Our technician
will determine the percentage of removal success before the repair process is started.
Q. Can
you provide me with a written estimate?
A. Yes, our written estimate is $50 per estimate and
is deducted upon completed repairs by our company. Verbal estimates are free of charge.
Q.
I have multiple vehicles that need repaired, can I receive a discount?
A. Yes, we will repair
your first vehicle at our original price and then provide you with our free preferred customer discount program card.
Q. What is your free preferred customer discount program?
A. Our preferred
customer discount program provides you savings each time you need our paintless dent repair service to your vehicles.