Insurance claim question
Hey guys:
Was rear ended by an impatient driver and have a medium sized dent on the rear quarter panel. No visible damage to the door or the bumper. Insurance approved an estimate of $3800+, however while getting quotes from a few private body shops (which I have used before) the estimated is less than half ($1500 range). The private body shop work is guaranteed for life and I have had no issues in the past. The vehicle in question is a leased 2019 Accord with another 24 months to go.
Would appreciate your suggestions. I feel (not 100% sure) if I go to my body shop to fix the damage via insurance, his final invoice might go up to maximize the allowed $$ even though it is not warranted. Will that reflect on me in anyway in future?
TIA
CD
Was rear ended by an impatient driver and have a medium sized dent on the rear quarter panel. No visible damage to the door or the bumper. Insurance approved an estimate of $3800+, however while getting quotes from a few private body shops (which I have used before) the estimated is less than half ($1500 range). The private body shop work is guaranteed for life and I have had no issues in the past. The vehicle in question is a leased 2019 Accord with another 24 months to go.
Would appreciate your suggestions. I feel (not 100% sure) if I go to my body shop to fix the damage via insurance, his final invoice might go up to maximize the allowed $$ even though it is not warranted. Will that reflect on me in anyway in future?
TIA
CD