Free Report Offers Austin Residents Five Tips to Save $500 On Their Vehicle Hail Damage Repair

April 12, 2009 - PRLog -- AUSTIN – The threat of hail damage recently became a reality for Austin car owners. As residents scramble to contact insurance agents and adjusters, they should be aware of five simple tips that can help vehicle owners save money on their upcoming hail damage repairs.

“Vehicle owners really don’t realize that there are plenty of tactics to negotiate the price of a professional hail damage repair job,” said Andrew Hofstetter with Perfect Fix Hail Damage Repair. “The key is to ask, negotiate and work with reputable firms especially after a big storm comes through. It’s also very important to keep the five points in mind.”

First, team up with a co-worker, family or friend and get a “quantity discount.” Having two cars repaired at one worksite can save money for everybody. Also most households need two or more vehicles repaired, so it never hurts to ask for a discount to repair both family vehicles.

Second, strategically schedule your hail damage repair for a weekend and ask for a discount. Most high-cost body shops close on the weekend and many mobile repair specialists will offer a discount on the weekend when their work volume slows.

Third, fix only the dents you can see. One of the most expensive repairs for hail damage is the roof. But honestly, how many times have you inspected your roof for nicks, dents and scratches? Probably never. If you own a truck or sport utility vehicle, only repair from the roof-rack forward to the windshield. This will improve the visible cosmetic look of your vehicle without making repairs to seldom viewed areas. Consider this, if you have to get down on your hands and knees to see a hail dent on the door, it may not be worth your hard earned money to repair damage only you know exists.

Fourth, ask your hail repair specialist for an insurance “supplement” on your estimate. Most estimates are made with the hopes that you won’t repair your vehicle and simply keep the money. Getting a supplement will always save you money, and in some cases, even make you extra money.

Fifth, ask your hail repair specialist to negotiate the payment of your deductible. While they won’t waive a high deductible to get your business, the payment of a low deductible such as $100, $250 or even sometimes a $500 deductible is not entirely out of the question. Sometimes a vehicle owner can even pay nothing to have their car repaired, especially when competition is high among repair firms.

“These five simple negotiation techniques can really save vehicle owners some money,” Hofstetter said. “Especially during this economic slowdown, every extra dollar saved really counts.”

With more than 17 years of professional experience in repairing vehicle hail damage, Perfect Fix Hail Damage Repair is the company locals rely on for the best customer service, perfect results and competitive prices for their hail damage repair. For more information on their services, please call 800-774-DENT or visit them on the web at http://www.freehailrepair.com.

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Media Contact:

Andrew Hofstetter
Perfect Fix Hail Damage Repair
Phone: 800-774-DENT

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