NEW YORK, March 11 /PRNewswire/ --
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NEWS: Collision On Wheels will repair minor vehicle damage on-site in less than a half day. vs. the industry average of two weeks in a traditional body shop.
FORMAT: B-roll and Soundbites
STORY SUMMARY:
Most consumers who've been in car accidents view getting their cars repaired to be about as much fun as the accident itself. Making an insurance claim, getting estimates and leaving a car in a body shop can be time consuming and expensive.
According to recent collision industry studies, the average collision repair costs consumers nearly $2000 and takes two weeks to complete.
One company taking the hassle out of minor collision repairs without putting a dent in your wallet is a mobile body shop on wheels called Collision on Wheels, We Come to You! The company specializes in mobile repair of automotive vehicles at the customer's site, bringing fully-equipped service units & trained automotive collision repair technicians right to a customer's home or office. By offering this service, Collision on Wheels, Inc.(R) saves customers hundreds of dollars, compared to a traditional body shop with most repairs completed in less than a half day.
Before deciding if a mobile service is the way to go, Collision on Wheels offers consumers these time and money saving tips:
-- Consider the Size and Extent of Damage For the Repair Needed
-- Get a Written Estimate Before Making a Claim
-- Make sure you're dealing with a reputable company with licensed and
experienced technicians
-- Ask if the company offers a warranty and more importantly if they stand
behind it.
-- Ask for references For more consumer related tips and information visit www.collisiononwheels.com
SOUNDBITES:
-- Greg Longe, co-owner of the Collision on Wheels franchise concept
-- Jeff Jardin, Independent Insurance Agent, Mason-McBride
-- Mark Cook, Fleet Customer, Yates Industries
INDUSTRY SOURCES: 2007 Automotive Aftermarket Industry Assoc. Study and 2007 J.D. Power Impact of Auto Claims Study. Both studies available.
B-ROLL INCLUDES: ** damaged vehicles, accidents, **CW tech working on vehicle ** vehicle before and after repair shots * time lapse of repair being completed
VIDEO PROVIDED BY: Collision on Wheels, We Come to You!
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