Reader’s Question:
Am I allowed to take my automobile to my own body shop in Dallas Texas?
Jim
Dallas, TX
Yes, you can take your vehicle anywhere you want for repairs.
But, if you don’t have a preferred body shop, some insurance companies can assist you locate one that’s close to your home in Dallas Texas.
If you choose to have your car repaired at one of the shops near your area, it’s likely that you will get your car insurance claim resolved faster.
Most insurance providers should not have a problem with using an outside body shop, regardless of the body shop ownership. If any car repair work isn’t consistent with the payment then the insurance claim payment may be denied.