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According to the 2012 Annual Collision Summary<\/a> for Washington state, there were 99,560 car accidents across the state of Washington with a car accident occurring every five minutes.
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\nIt is difficult enough dealing with the stress of a car accident, contacting your insurance company and worrying about getting around without your vehicle. Before you settle for just any auto body shop in Seattle, do yourself a favor and do a bit of research before taking your vehicle in for repair. With so many options, you\u2019ll want to find a reliable shop that can guarantee quality results.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips for finding a good auto body shop your area:<\/h3>\n

Social Media.<\/strong> Nowadays, reputable auto body shops have a Facebook page for their business where they can post updates, photos, and connect with their customers. You can learn a lot from what\u2019s on their Facebook page, which will help you get a better feel about who they are and what their auto body shop is all about.<\/p>\n

Read Ratings and Reviews.<\/strong> Learn more about an auto body shop and their work by visiting a review website like Carwise.com<\/a>. Unlike some review sites, Carwise reviews are reliable and guaranteed authentic from real customers. The reviews are submitted responses to customer surveys provided by the auto body shops, made available to actual customers who have had their vehicles repaired at these facilities.<\/p>\n

Find an Auto Body Shop with a Warranty.<\/strong> Most shops in Seattle offer a written warranty for their work. Ask to see the shop\u2019s warranty to see what\u2019s covered on the body work, parts, or paint and address any concerns that you may have.<\/p>\n

When you do find an auto body shop in Seattle, be sure to also read our \u201cTop 10 Questions to Ask an Auto Repair Shop<\/a>\u201d for more tips to ensure you\u2019ll get your car to its pre-accident condition.<\/p>\n

Recommended Carwise Auto Body Shops in Seattle and Surrounding Areas:<\/h3>\n

\u2022 Seattle<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 Bellevue<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 Oak Harbor<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 Lynnwood<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 Tacoma<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 Spokane<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 Olympia<\/a><\/p>\n

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