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Factors To Consider When Selecting An RV Collision Repair Company

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If your RV was involved in a collision, you will need to get it repaired. However, if you have never been involved in an accident in your RV before, you may be unsure what factors to look for in a collision repair center. Here are a few important factors that you should consider when selecting an RV collision repair company.

If The Repair Company Uses Certified RV Technicians

An important factor to consider when you are selecting an RV collision repair company is whether or not they use certified RV technicians. Certified RV technicians have undergone a training program with a technical college to develop the skills necessary to repair your RV. There are many different companies that offer RV certifications, but the two largest are the National RV Dealers Association, or RVDA, or the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association, or RVIA. If a technician is RVDA or RVIA certified, they have undergone a training program put together by one of these companies. This shows that the technician meets the standards set forth by these large companies and has the skill set needed to properly do your RV repairs and maintenance.

If the Repair Company Does Interior Work

Not all RV collision repair companies will do interior repair work. Some will only work on the exterior of your recreational vehicle. Unfortunately, an accident may damage the interior of your RV. This can include causing damage to the electrical work or the furnishings inside. If this has happened to you, you will want to find a company that performs both interior and exterior RV repairs, or you'll need to look for two separate companies to complete the work. It is important to not assume that an RV repair company will offer both types of repairs.

If the Repair Company Works With Insurance Companies

If you are involved in an accident, you may be looking to submit a claim through your RV insurance company so that they cover the cost of the damage. This is a bit different than simply paying for the damage out of your own pocket. When you pay for the damage out of your own pocket, the repair company gives you an estimate and then you agree to pay it. They make the repairs and you pay them in order to get your recreational vehicle back. However, when you are submitting a claim through your insurance, there is more to the process. The RV repair company has to submit an estimate to your insurance company. The insurance company may then send an adjuster out to examine the vehicle and determine if all of the repairs are necessary. If the repairs are authorized, the work is done. The vehicle may then be released to you and the insurance company is billed. Because of the added increase in time and effort, not every repair company will work with insurance companies, or with every insurance company. Always ask an RV collision repair center that you are considering working with if they work with your insurance company.

If They Warranty the Work

The last factor you need to consider when selecting an RV collision repair company is whether they warranty the work, and if so, how long the warranty lasts. Some companies may not offer a warranty, while others may warranty their repairs for a specified period of time. Be sure to look around at different repair shops and compare their warranties. This helps protect you in case a new part goes out or the work was done incorrectly.

If your RV was in an accident, you will want to have it repaired so you can get back to enjoying it. However, if you have never had an accident in your RV, you may be unsure what factors to consider when hiring a repair company. Paying attention to whether they hire certified technicians, if they do interior work, what insurance companies they work with and whether they warranty their work will help you find the right RV collision repair company for you.


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