Insurance Work and Claims

When you are involved in an auto collision it can be stressful as there is a lot to consider and think about. In fact, there can be more to think about than just getting your vehicle repaired, which is why it is so important to choose the right auto repair shop so that they can take care of your insurance claim for you. By doing this, it can not only speed up the process, but it can also help to get you and the vehicle out on the road again as quickly as possible.

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We work with all major insurance companies.

At Schaeffer, we work with all major insurance companies, helping to coordinate and then fulfill the complete repair, whatever the problems are. We can even help to provide you with a repair plan that is specific to your vehicle, helping the whole insurance claim process.

Hopefully, being in an auto collision isn’t something that happens often. However, it can mean that you may not know what to do, on the occasion that it does happen to you. So with that in mind, here is a quick breakdown of what to do when it comes to auto body insurance claims and how we can help you.

  • Document everything: one really important step in the process is to make sure that you document everything. This can involve taking pictures of the scene if you or someone else is able to, showcasing all of the vehicles that are involved in the collision. Capturing the weather conditions can be important too, as well as the condition of the road, the lighting, and details of any injuries that may have been sustained.
  • Get the other driver’s details: if there was another person involved in the accident, then it is important to get their information. This should include checking their ID, getting address and contact details, as well as exchanging auto insurance information with each other.
  • Get medical attention: if you don’t have any particularly visible injuries, it might seem like you don’t need any medical attention, but following on from a collision, you should still get checked. Even if you feel fine, you, and any others in the vehicle, should get a checkup with a doctor.
  • Contact your insurance company: when you are at the scene, or closely afterward, you should contact your insurance company to start the insurance claim process. They will generally be able to advise you on the next steps of the process.

Choosing a car accident auto body repair shop

Your insurers may provide you with details of local auto body repair shops as part of the insurance claim process, but you are free to choose who you’d like to do the repairs. By choosing us, we can guarantee that the work we do will be of top quality as we have an experienced and qualified team in all aspects of auto body repair. We can offer you quick and free estimates and we work with all major insurance providers to make the process efficient and smooth for you. With warranties on all of our work too, we know you’ll be making the right choice choosing us.

Insurance Work and Claims

About Us

Schaeffer Auto Body, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is the area’s leading auto body shop serving Elk Grove Village, Des Plaines and surrounding areas since 1956. We specialize in collision repair, paintless dent repair, auto glass repair and installation, mechanical service and much more. We honor all major insurance companies. Evening and Saturday estimates available by appointment.

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Schaeffer Auto Body, Elk Grove Village IL