Can your insurance company pick your body shop in Texas?
Texas law says your insurance company can’t require you to use a particular repair shop. Here’s what that means after a crash and how to use your own shop.
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Car repair & insurance guides
Plain answers about car accidents, insurance claims and body repair in Houston.
What to do after a car accident in Houston: a simple checklist
A step-by-step checklist for the scene of a car accident, the same day, and getting your car repaired in Houston.
Hidden damage: why your repair estimate can change
The first estimate is often written before anything is taken apart. Here’s what hidden damage is and how an insurance supplement works.
Small dent: file an insurance claim or pay yourself?
How to decide between an insurance claim and paying out of pocket for a small dent or scrape, using three numbers.
Get the price in writing
Text a few photos of the damage or bring the car by. Eduardo will tell you what it needs and what it costs before any work starts.