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Body shop & collision guides
What to do after a crash, how insurance claims work in Texas, and how dents, hail and paint get fixed.
Body shopWhat to do after a fender bender in Houston
After a minor crash in Houston: get to safety, check for injuries, call police if anyone is hurt or vehicles can't be moved,…
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Body shopCan your insurance company choose your body shop in Texas?
No. Texas law says an insurer may not require you to use a particular repair shop, and it can't make your claim payment depend on…
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Body shopHail damage: paintless dent repair vs traditional body work
Paintless dent repair (PDR) massages dents out from behind the panel without repainting, so it's faster and keeps the factory…
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