Today we want to talk about how American Auto Body and Collision can help you get the most out of your insurance claim money when working with a Tulsa auto body and collision shop.  It isn’t every day that you get in a car accident.  It can be scary! After the initial shock wears off, it can be hard to know what to do or how to navigate the process.  Worse yet, you have to try to go about your life and fulfil all of your responsibilities while getting your car fixed.  American Auto Body & Collision can help you get back on your feet quickly with fast, in and out of the shop service.  Our goal is to give you a fast quote and even faster service.  For more information on how we can help you call us at 539-367-3564 or email us at info@americanabac.com.  We look forward to hearing from you!  

What is an Insurance Claim in Tulsa Auto Body and Collision Repairs?

Before we look at how you can get the most from your insurance claim, let’s first define what an insurance claim even is.  So, “What is an insurance claim?”  An insurance claim is a request for money by the insurance policyholder – which is you.  When you have a car accident, you as the insurance policyholder make a “claim”.  You claim that first you had a car accident and second you’re entitled to be compensated for damages.  These claims have to be validated by the insurance company before you will ever receive any money.  But beware, filing claims on your insurance can raise your monthly payments in the future. 

When and How do I file?

So the next thing that you might be wondering is how you actually file a claim.  That is a great question.  Let’s look at the where, when and how of filing a claim.  First the where.  You can usually go out to your insurance company’s website or their mobile app to file an insurance claim.  Nowadays everything is moving to electronic formats.  It’s faster, cheaper and easier on everyone.  So you go out to your insurance company’s online portal to file a claim.  Usually you want to do this within 24 hours of your car accident or the claim may be null and void.  Usually your insurance company will want to see some evidence of your claim – photos, video, etc. – make sure that you document your car crash. This will help you in the long run.  Then finally you will upload these files to your insurance company.

Call American Auto Body & Collision for more Information

Usually while the claim is processing you will want to get started on your car repairs.  This is where we come in.  Here at American Auto Body & Collision we pride ourselves in getting you in and out of the shop as fast as possible.  We realize that no one plans or wants to be left without a car for weeks on end.  That is why we treat each of our customers with the utmost care.  We are determined to get your vehicle restored to its original condition and back on the road.  So that you get back to doing whatever you do best.  Let us help you.  For more information call us at 539-367-3564 or email us at info@americanabac.com.  As always make sure to check out our website here or here for our previous post.