From Collision to Auto Body Repair: Here’s What to do After an Accident

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Accidents can happen to anyone so you should know the best way to deal with this overwhelming experience. We see people come in to our auto body repair shop after accidents all the time, so we’ve decided to list the top three tips that all drivers should follow after getting into accident.

1. Safety First Always

It’s always a good idea to be prepared for an accident before it happens. This means you should keep an accident emergency kit inside your vehicle. Inside this kit, you should have, at the very least, the following items:

  • A first aid kit to treat minor injuries
  • Safety equipment like a neon vest
  • Easy-to-fill documents to help record all of the necessary information related to the accident
  • Reflective safety triangles with stands
  • Flashlight in case it’s dark
  • Ponchos for adults and children, if applicable, to protect from rain
  • Work gloves with leather palm to prevent further injury

2. Become a Reporter

Obtaining vital information related to the accident can help your insurance company expedite funds so you can repair any damages on your car and get you back on the road quickly. Here are some information you should be able to gather after you ensure the safety of yourself and your passengers:

  • Call the police and file a police report
  • Obtain license plate numbers and driver information
  • Use your smartphone camera to take photos of the damage, the position of the cars, and the scene of the accident
  • Take note of the weather, the position of the sun (if applicable), or anything that may have hindered the vision of the driver

3. Make an Appointment with Our Auto Body Repair Shop

Once you’ve secured a tow truck, you’ll need a destination to send your damaged vehicle. This is where we come in. Hillview Motors offers comprehensive auto body repair services, from paint repair to dent removal. At our auto body repair shop, we offer full collision services on all makes and models.

And don’t forget, our auto parts department serving Greensburg offers high-quality parts and special deals, in case that accident caused irreparable damage to car’s parts. And of course, if you’re looking to buy, we have new vehicles on our lot like 2021 RAM trucks and even the brand-new Jeep® Wrangler.

We hope these tips will help you in the future, but hopefully you won’t need to use them. Happy trails, and remember that we here at Hillview Motors are ready to help, no matter what.