Getting Estimate question
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Getting Estimate question
Need to get a estimate for some repair work. Already called the Ins Co. they are aware that I need repair work done.
So went to 2 shops for estimates, 1 gave a estimate, the other said they would need a claim number first before they would give me a estimate.
Been a while since ive needed to use a shop for repairs and never remember needing a claim number first.
On the other hand the insurance co. didn't give me a claim number when i called and seems to me that if it was a normal thing then wouldn't they have provided that to me knowing I would have needed it?
Is this 'needing a claim number first' before i can give you a estimate a new thing, or just something that varies by different body shops or what????
Thanks in advance
So went to 2 shops for estimates, 1 gave a estimate, the other said they would need a claim number first before they would give me a estimate.
Been a while since ive needed to use a shop for repairs and never remember needing a claim number first.
On the other hand the insurance co. didn't give me a claim number when i called and seems to me that if it was a normal thing then wouldn't they have provided that to me knowing I would have needed it?
Is this 'needing a claim number first' before i can give you a estimate a new thing, or just something that varies by different body shops or what????
Thanks in advance
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From: Angier, NC
What if insurance was not going to pay for it then where do you get the number from?
Did you tell them it was going to be covered by INS. first?
Never heard of needing a number.
Wonder if they wanted to charge for it?
Some do charge but return the money if they do the job.
Dave ----
Did you tell them it was going to be covered by INS. first?
Never heard of needing a number.
Wonder if they wanted to charge for it?
Some do charge but return the money if they do the job.
Dave ----
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From: Fallout Shelter
A close family member of mine has owned a body shop for 35 years and Around here , and everywhere else I’m sure, they want the number as proof the Ins Co. is indeed paying so they can estimate a higher cost. If you were paying out of pocket they would more than likely either estimate a somewhat reasonable rate (still high) or would be backed up and “not be able to get to it for a while”. Don’t bother asking though as they won’t tell you this obviously.
Same as doctors/hospitals, glass replacement companies, etc, etc. If insurance is involved it’s going to be milked the American way.
Same as doctors/hospitals, glass replacement companies, etc, etc. If insurance is involved it’s going to be milked the American way.
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