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Betterment deduction
Auto Body Repair

What Is a Betterment or Depreciation Deduction on an Auto Body Estimate?

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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Newer vehicle repair
Auto Body Repair

Why Do Auto Body Repairs on Newer Vehicles Require Extra Precision?

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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Vehicle repair equipment
Auto Body Repair

What Equipment Does Precise Auto Body Repair on Newer Vehicles Require?

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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Auto body teardown
Auto Body Repair

What Happens When Your Auto Body Estimate Changes After Teardown?

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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Older collision repair
Collision Repair

How Can You Tell If an Older Collision Repair Is Still Safe?

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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Collision repair
Collision Repair

How Proper Collision Repair Protects Long-Term Vehicle Safety

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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Auto Body Repair

What to Do When Someone Hits Your Parked Car and Drives Off

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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Auto Body Repair

Summer Driving Conditions That Commonly Lead to Auto Body Damage

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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Auto Body Repair

Can You Choose Your Own Auto Body Shop After an Accident in New Hampshire?

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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