My daughter backed into a tree and creamed the side of the SUV and broke out the rear side window. Then, a few days later I'm rear ended! They made an awful experience less painful than anticipated, and turned this into a real learning experience. I got estimates from a few places, but decided to go with Bracken Collision because the price was the best and because Todd, the guy who gave me the estimate, seemed to care whether I came back or not. He did most of the leg work between the 2 insurance companies and even handled the rental car extension when he needed another day due to rain and the paint curing time. The insurance co. of the guy that hit me would only pay for non Honda parts. Todd fought them saying I had Honda parts when their customer hit me, so they should replace using Honda parts. Apparently it's state law that the insurance cos can use non manufacturer parts as long as they have been certified. (Don't you love the insurance lobby!!) Anyway, Todd taught me about diminished value.....even though he had to use the non Honda parts (unless I wanted to pick up the difference) I could go back to the insurance co and claim diminished value. I have done this and will be getting a check in the mail for about $300. And, they cleaned the car inside and out! They even got old stains out of the seats! Bottom line, this one of the few times I have not felt taken advantage of when it comes to anything involving a car!
Description of Work: This is from the invoice for quarter panel, rear lamps, rear door, front door, rear bumper replaced: rt quarter glass, rt dam, wheel moulding, rt outer panel, bumper, cover, step pad, lower cover, rt reflector, absorber, reinf beam, quarter glass, rt dam, strip qtr, , overlap major adj panel, rt body side mldg, rt body side, right body side mldg, clear coat, edging, striping repaired: outer quarter panel, rt inner panel assy, rt quarter panel, pull quarter to align, rt stiffener, rt wheelhouse, rt body side mldg, door edge rear door, rt door shell, rt outer panel, overlap ma R&I: rt tail lamp assy, rt side mldg, rt belt w/strip, rt mirror assy, rt handle, rt trim panel, stripe door