{"id":161,"date":"2018-09-10T00:06:16","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T00:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westpalmbeachautobodycenter.com\/?p=161"},"modified":"2018-12-12T00:11:40","modified_gmt":"2018-12-12T00:11:40","slug":"10-collision-repair-terms-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westpalmbeachautobodycenter.com\/10-collision-repair-terms-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Collision Repair Terms to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
Every industry has its own jargon and not everyone understands the language! It\u2019s important for you to know what\u2019s going on with your car, during your repairs, so we\u2019ve put together a short list of repair shop terms you might hear.<\/p>\n
Aftermarket Parts<\/strong><\/p>\n Any auto part that isn\u2019t made by the original equipment manufacturer, or the company who originally produced your car, is considered an aftermarket part. They can vary in quality and price and may or may not be the best option for your replacement part.<\/p>\n Appraisal<\/strong><\/p>\n An appraisal of your car is a written valuation of the vehicle\u2019s worth. A damage appraisal is the written estimate of the cost of the damages caused by an accident. You may have two separate appraisals, one by your body shop and one by your insurance company.<\/p>\n DRP (Direct Repair Program)<\/strong><\/p>\n This agreement between an insurance company and a collision repair shop usually includes a list of specific procedures the repair shop follows in exchange for faster processing with the insurance company.<\/p>\n Insurance companies may try to direct you toward a select repair shop (one that participates in a DRP program), but you always have the right to choose your own repair shop.<\/p>\n