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This morning I backed into my sons' 96 Riviera, I slightly smashed the left, front, end, the light is loose and there is a 4 inch dent. Approximately how much will this body work be? My deductible is $500, should I just pay or go through my insurance?
Hi Tracy,
I'm not sure exactly about how much it will cost but I can tell you for sure it will be more than your deductible. How much more I'm not certain. You will find that if you have estimates done at several shops you will get back a broad range of prices. If you have the money it will be cheaper probably to pay for it out of pocket than letting your insurance pay because they are going to go up for about 3 years. I hope this helps make you decision.
Gary
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Gary
Expertise
I can answer most questions on auto refinishing materials. Especially PPG products. I have knowledge in the latest repair materials and techniques. When it comes to automotive paint I have a solid understanding of how things work.
Experience
I have worked in a PPG paint retail/wholesale business for the last 15 years. I have dealt with many issues regarding paint and repair materials on a daily basis over the years. I don't know that I have all the answers but I would be willing to try.
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PPG Trained and Certified. Training with 3M products and Meguair's products.
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