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Filing an auto insurance claim may be the farthest thing from your mind after you have a collision—but the sooner you initiate the auto insurance claims process, the sooner you will be able to take your vehicle to a certified collision center like Hanley Bros. to receive the care and attention it needs. To help you better understand the insurance claims process, here is a brief guide:
Difference Between Insurance Claims – After you are involved in a collision, you have two options for recovering the cost of necessary repairs to your vehicle: You can either make a claim with your own insurance company (a first-party claim), or you can pursue payment through the party who caused the collision (a third-party claim). To determine which option is best for you, speak with your insurance agent.
What Your Insurance Covers – While some parts, components, and aftermarket accessories may not be covered by your insurance policy, all vehicles that are protected by collision coverage and are not classified as “totaled” can receive the care and attention they need by a certified collision center or body shop. If you’re not sure what your insurance policy covers, contact your agent and be sure to get the maximum coverage available on your vehicle.
How to Handle a Dispute – If you and your insurance company cannot agree on a fair reimbursement for the damage to your vehicle, you may dispute their findings and enter into arbitration where an impartial moderator will appraise both the value of your vehicle and the damage it sustained. You can also enter into a dispute with your insurance company if they declare it a “total loss” and you believe that it can be restored to a safe, pre-accident condition.
As a Mercedes-Benz certified collision center, Hanley Bros. doesn’t cut corners when it comes to caring for your luxury vehicle. In addition to winning the confidence of luxury car makers, insurance companies, and local dealerships, only Hanley Bros. has the specialized equipment necessary to repair your vehicle to its pre-loss condition. To learn more about our collision repair services, contact us online or dial (713) 680-2266.
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Owning a high-end vehicle is an exciting privilege, but it can be nerve-wracking to keep your car’s paint and body in pristine condition. Luckily, the high-end auto detail experts here at Hanley Bros. make it easy to keep your vehicle looking as good as it did the day you purchased it. Here are some things that you can do at home and on the road to keep your high-end vehicle’s paint and body in showroom condition between detailing appointments:
Avoid Hazardous Road Conditions – To protect your vehicle’s finish from dings and scratches, avoid certain road conditions that can be hazardous for a car’s paint job. Some areas to avoid include dirt roads, freshly paved or resurfaced roads, and gravel roads. If you must drive on these types of roads, visit Hanley Bros. as soon as possible for a high-end auto detail to remove any surface scratches.
Keep Your Vehicle Covered – When possible, try keep your vehicle parked beneath a covered structure or inside a garage. It is also a good idea to invest in a car cover for those moments when you can’t find covered parking. Besides protecting your vehicle from dirt, bird droppings, and other debris, covered parking and car covers also guard your vehicle against the paint-fading effects of the sun.
Take Caution When Parking – A large number of the dents and dings that we see are parking-related. Curb rash, for example, is one of the most common forms of rim damage—and also one of the most avoidable. When parking beside a curb, be sure to leave plenty of room between your vehicle and the curb or sidewalk. Besides preventing curb rash, this will also reduce the likelihood of dinging your door on a street sign or parking meter.
From collision and body structure repair to high-end auto detail, Hanley Bros. offers a variety of services to keep your luxury brand vehicle looking its best. As a Mercedes-Benz certified collision repair center, Hanley Bros. employs the most highly skilled detail and body repair technicians in Houston. To learn more about our high-end auto detail and collision repair services, contact us online or call (713) 680-2266.
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At nearly one-fifth the weight of steel, carbon fiber greatly reduces a vehicle’s weight and allows for quicker acceleration and better fuel economy. Yet despite the lightness of carbon fiber car parts, they are nearly as strong as their heavier steel counterparts. To learn how these amazing components are made, take a look at this clip from the television program How It’s Made.
If your high-end vehicle is equipped with carbon fiber auto parts, keep in mind that Hanley Bros. is one of the few Mercedes-Benz certified collision centers in the country. This means that we perform the highest-quality work for luxury auto owners. To learn more about our services, contact us online or dial (713) 680-2266.
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To schedule your auto body or detailing service, contact Hanley Bros. at (713) 680-2266.
