
10317 Vans Dr Unit C
Frankfort, IL 60423
"We're dedicated to restoring lives, one vehicle at a time"
Auto Collision FAQs
What should I do if I’m Involved in an accident?
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Check Yourself for Potential Injuries
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Check On Your Passengers
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Move to Safety
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Call for Emergency Services
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Never Admit to Fault
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Write Down Your Version of Events
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Limit Conversation with the Other Party
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Take Pictures of the Accident.
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Contact Your Insurance Company
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Don't admit fault
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Tell your insurance company where you want to take your vehicle.
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Don't let them choose for you.
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Don't panic
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Information is key, so keep calm and think logically.
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What details will my insurance company need?
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Most insurers such as Statefarm, Farmers, Geico, Allstate and American Family have a separate claims department that only handles car accidents.
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Give all details regarding the accident to the claims specialist WITHOUT admitting any fault
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Police Report
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Parties Involved
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Injuries that occurred
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Date/Time of accident
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Address or intersection where incident occurred
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Were there any citations given to either party?
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Where damage is on your vehicle?
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You'll be given a Claim # for the incident
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If your qualify for rental services, you may be given a reservation # for Enterprise, Budget, Hertz or another Rental Services Company.
I have my Claim Number, Now what?
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Do your homework!
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Find a shop that's I-Car Certified
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I-Car Gold Class Certifications are given to shops that completed the required training to safely repair your vehicle.
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Call the repair shop and schedule an appointment to drop the vehicle off
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Provide them with the Claim # and they should be able to take it from there.
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Most insurance companies have a relationship with multiple Collision Repair Facilities in your area.
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You may be told to visit one of these shops for a repair assessment or estimate.
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You are NOT required to have the work performed by that shop.
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Auto Collision FAQs
What is Comprehensive insurance and am I covered?
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Comprehensive insurance is a coverage that helps pay to replace or repair your vehicle if it's stolen or damaged in an incident that's not a collision.
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It covers damage done to your vehicle from things other than collisions, such as: vandalism, disasters, theft, fire, impacts with animals, etc.
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If someone keys your car, smashes your windshield, slashes your tires, etc..
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If you hit a crossing deer, coyote, dog, etc..
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Hail damage
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It's important to know that Comprehensive insurance does not hurt your record if you claim
How much time do I have after a crash to file a claim to my insurance?
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Under state law, a car accident report must be filed if the incident causes death or bodily injury, or results in more than $1,500 in property damage. The report must be filed with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) no later than 10 days after the accident.
Are all Shops Equal?
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This question is not always easy to answer
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The Short answer is NO
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There are many good shops but only a few of them are truly qualified to repair your vehicle and restore it's safety features.
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Vehicles are becoming more and more complex.
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Self-Driving features and Park Assist are becoming more common with newer vehicles.
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Crash sensors that signal when your airbag should or should not deploy.
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Modern day Safety features must be restored correctly to insure the safety of you and your loved ones in an event of a future collisions.
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Mentioned in the above columns, only the Elite Collision Repair Facilities are I-Car Gold Certified. Some shops may only be ASE Certified, which is not the same.
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The shops that take the time to continuously adapt to the change and develop new skills and techniques are the ones you can count on to keep you safe.
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Finally, Lifetime Guarantee!
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Make sure your shop has a lifetime guarantee on the work that they provide you.
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Again, Not all auto body shops are equal, so some guarantees may not mean anything. You may need to use your better judgement.
Auto Collision FAQs
What are your shop rates?
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Body Labor $56/hr
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Metal Labor $56/hr
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Glass Labor $56/hr
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Refinish Labor $56/hr
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Mechanical Labor $95/hr
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Frame Labor $85/hr
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Aluminum Labor $90/hr
Collision Experts are dedicated to fair labor pricing and insuring that our customers get what they paid for. We offer a lifetime guarantee on the paint refinish and repairs.
Why Collision Experts Inc?
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Collision Repair isn't only cosmetic work for your vehicle.
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Repairs that the auto body shop recommend are important.
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For instance, the a simple decision to repair vs replace a part on you car can affect your safety, the safety of others and your vehicle's warranty.
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We are an I-Car Gold Class Certified Auto body Shop
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We follow the correct procedures to repair your vehicle and keep you safe.
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We will insure your vehicle is repaired and look great.
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Stop by for a free estimate and we'll show you why you should choose Collision Experts Inc for your repairs too.
What area does Collision Experts Inc Service?
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Due to our high quality repairs, we've been forturate to service customers from many arears.
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We service customers in Frankfort, Orland Park, Mokena, New Lenox, Monee, Homer Glen, Lockport, Matteson, Country Club Hills and Joliet.
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We've received referrals because of our world class service from Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Bridgeview, Crestwood, Palos Heights, Plainfield, Villa Park and much more.