Choosing a body shop (part two)

LAST WEEK, we checked some of the major attributes of a good repair facility. It shouid be clean, well organized and have the tools to do a proper job on your vehi- cle.

You should also look for the **signs’? of skilled craftsmen. Journeymen apprentice program certificates and training diplomas signify the completion of up to four years’ training in body work and/or painting. Major training institutions include Vancouver Ci- ty College, Camosun College on the Island, and Okanagan College in Kelowna.

ICAR — the Inter-Industry Conference on Automobile Colii- sion Repair issues certificates to those who have completed training in unibody and plastics repairs. So do tool and equipment manufac- turers or suppliers, who offer training programs on specialized products to repair modern, high- tech vehicle components.

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Nearly all body shops guarantee their work to some degree. You should read the exact wording of whatever guarantees apply to your repairs. Ask the operator to ex- plain anything you don’t under- stand.

We want you to be satisfied with repairs paid for by ycur Autoplan insurance. Sefore you drive away, check ine following: the appearance of the repaired area — from close up and at a

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distance; the paint, for color, texture and any overspray repaired mechanical parts to ensure proper Operation such as no_ sticking doors, turn signals operating, etc.; that the vehicle is clean.

Only sign the certification of repair when you are satisfied. Then, the body shop will ask you to pay any deductible that applies and will bill ICBC for the rest of the repair costs.

As we mentioned last week, once ICBC prepares your repair estimate the choice of a body shop is yours to make. While many shops advertise “ICBC Claims Done Here," this is not an indica- tion of any special ICBC authorization or designation.

We hope these tips will help you find the facility best able and equipped to repair your ‘‘pride and joy.’’ Copies of the brochure, “Choosing a body shop,’’ are available at any ICBC claims fa- cility and at Autoplan brokers.

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