Two Brothers Auto BodyEnglewood, NJQuestions drivers ask us every week
Most people call us after their first accident. These are the answers we give on the phone, written down so you can read them first.
What to Do Right After an Accident in New Jersey
The photos, the report and the calls that make the claim go smoothly.
ReadYou Choose the Body Shop, Not the Insurer
How steering works, and what to say when an adjuster pushes a shop on you.
ReadHow a Collision Estimate Is Actually Written
Parts, labor hours, paint time and supplements, explained without the jargon.
ReadWhy Paint Matching Is Harder Than It Looks
Factory codes, sun fade and why we blend into the next panel.
ReadBumper Repair or Replacement
When a cover can be repaired and painted, and when it is cheaper to swap it.
ReadOEM and Aftermarket Parts
What your policy usually pays for and where the difference shows.
ReadSigns of Frame Damage After a Crash
Uneven gaps, pulling and tire wear that point at structural work.
ReadHit in a Parking Lot and No Note
What to file, what it costs and how a bumper repair usually goes.
ReadGetting a Rental While Your Car Is in the Shop
Rental coverage, daily limits and how we set it up for you.
ReadRoad Salt, Rust and North Jersey Winters
Where corrosion starts on the body and what slows it down.
ReadWhich Small Dents Are Worth Fixing
Resale, rust risk and the dents you can honestly leave alone.
ReadDiminished Value After a Repair
What it means for your car and when it is worth raising with the insurer.
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