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Why Do Prices for Collision Repair Differ From Shop to Shop?

Why Do Prices for Collision Repair Differ From Shop to Shop?

Whenever you get into a vehicle accident, one of the following steps is to look for collision repair. Friends, family, and colleagues have probably advised you to get multiple quotes. Why is that? You might wonder, "why can't it cost the same at every shop?"  Below are some areas that can affect your repair estimate: LABOR (Technician knowledge and expertise) PARTS, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT (Replacement parts and materials and shop equipment) CONVENIENCE AND AVAILABILITY (Shop location, popularity, and seasonality) LABOR  A very important factor that a collision/auto body repair shop uses to assess their estimate is their staff's skills and experience. A person with little experience may work at a slower pace or be done messily at a faster pace. However, shops that invest in quality technicians with education and certifications utilize more skilled labor to restore your car to its previous condition. Therefore, they will charge a higher price for the fix to ... read more