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Being involved in an accident
is always stressful! But there are measures you
can take to make the best of a
tough situation. Immediately after the collision:
Take a breath... Try to
relax (we know it’s hard). Then check to make sure you’re all right. No
injuries? Great. Now make sure no one else in your vehicle or the other
vehicle is injured.
If there's been an injury... call 911 for help. Don’t leave the
scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move
your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you're instructed to move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary & requested info... to police & other
parties involved in the accident. Don't spontaneously discuss your
personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the
accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action.
If you need roadside assistance... call
GM Roadside Asst.
The #'s in your Owner’s Manual.
If your vehicle can't be driven... know where the towing service
will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down
the driver’s name, the service’s name & phone number.
Remove valuables from your car... before it’s towed away. Make
sure this includes your insurance info & registration - if you
keep these items in your vehicle.
Gather the important info... you’ll need from the other driver.
If it’s possible, call your Insurance Co... from the scene of the
accident. They’ll walk you thru the info they’ll need. If they ask
for a police report, don’t worry. Just phone or go to the police
department’s headquarters the next day & you can get a copy of the
report for a nominal fee. In some states with “no fault” insurance laws,
a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no
injuries & both vehicles are driveable.
Choose a reputable collision repair facility... for your vehicle.
When you select us (Chevrolet of Tigard) to
fix the damage, you’re certain to be comfortable. And that's
important because you’ll
have to feel comfortable with our work for a long time.
Once you have an estimate... read it carefully & make sure you
understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a
question, don’t be afraid to ask for an explanation. Reputable shops,
like ours,
welcome this opportunity.
The only way to get genuine GM Parts... ask for them. Ask your insurance & collision repair facility rep if
your car will be repaired with genuine GM Parts - that's all we use. If the answer's “yes,”
then you’ll be getting the value, safety, endurance & peace-of-mind you
expect. If they say imitation parts might be used, you have the right to
refuse them. It’s your choice. |