Posts Tagged ‘insurance’
Do I Have to Use the Body Shop My Insurance Company Recommends? (No — Here’s Your Right to Choose in Kentucky)
You’ve just been in an accident. You call your insurance company, and somewhere in that conversation the adjuster says something like: “We have a preferred shop nearby — we can set everything up for you there.” It sounds helpful. It might even sound required. So let’s answer the question thousands of Kentucky drivers search every year, clearly and up front: No. You…
Read MoreHow to Read a Collision Repair Estimate: A Plain-English Guide
Few documents are as confusing to read as a collision repair estimate. Between abbreviations like R&I, line items labeled “blend time,” and seemingly random labor codes, even experienced car owners often find themselves wondering what they’re actually being charged for. At Bachman Collision Center, we believe transparency is part of doing the job right. Here’s a plain-English walkthrough of what’s on…
Read MoreHit a Deer in Kentucky? Here’s Exactly What to Do Next
If you drive in Kentucky, hitting a deer isn’t a matter of if — it’s a matter of when. Kentucky consistently ranks among the top states in the country for deer-vehicle collisions, and with an estimated white-tailed deer population of more than one million animals statewide, the odds are not in your favor on a rural two-lane road at…
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