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What Is a Betterment or Depreciation Deduction on an Auto Body Estimate?
Bryan Dinger
August 27, 2026
A betterment deduction is an amount an insurer may deduct when replacing a worn part leaves the vehicle more valuable than it was before the ...
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Why Do Auto Body Repairs on Newer Vehicles Require Extra Precision?
Bryan Dinger
August 26, 2026
Newer vehicles are built to tighter factory dimensional specs than older models. Auto body repair must match those exact OEM measurements instead of a visual ...
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What Equipment Does Precise Auto Body Repair on Newer Vehicles Require?
Bryan Dinger
August 25, 2026
We rely on laser measuring, computerized paint matching, and manufacturer-specific diagnostics for precise auto body repair on newer vehicles. Certified welding equipment completes our list. ...
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What Happens When Your Auto Body Estimate Changes After Teardown?
Bryan Dinger
August 23, 2026
An auto body estimate often changes after teardown because hidden damage only becomes visible once panels are removed. Auto Collision Center of Exeter documents that ...
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How Can You Tell If an Older Collision Repair Is Still Safe?
Bryan Dinger
August 22, 2026
At Auto Collision Center of Exeter, we look at a few signs to tell if a repair is holding up. They apply to any older ...
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How Proper Collision Repair Protects Long-Term Vehicle Safety
Bryan Dinger
August 20, 2026
Proper auto collision repair protects your vehicle’s long-term safety by restoring its structure to factory tolerance. At Auto Collision Center of Exeter, we treat that ...
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What to Do When Someone Hits Your Parked Car and Drives Off
Bryan Dinger
July 30, 2026
If someone hits your parked car and leaves, stay near the vehicle, photograph the damage, and look for witnesses or nearby security cameras. Report the ...
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Summer Driving Conditions That Commonly Lead to Auto Body Damage
Bryan Dinger
July 28, 2026
Summer brings more road construction, heavier vacation traffic, and higher tire-blowout risk from hot pavement, all of which raise the risk of damage to your ...
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Can You Choose Your Own Auto Body Shop After an Accident in New Hampshire?
Bryan Dinger
July 26, 2026
Our customers at Auto Collision Center of Exeter often ask this when weighing an insurer’s suggested shop against their own choice for auto body damage ...
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