Administration Fees and Storage
The subject of administrative fees continually comes up in our office as a fee that’s disputed by some insurance companies. How can we get them to pay?
Illinois Legislation Would Impose New Vehicle Storage Requirements
House Bill 6169 would require vehicle storage providers to send a certified letter detailing their rates to the vehicle lienholder before imposing fees.
Insurance Refusal to Pay Storage Fees
We paid the towing fees to bring a customer’s classic vehicle to our facility for restoration. The customer declined to go ahead with the job. The vehicle has been in our possession since Dec. 8, 2014, and the customer has failed to pick up the vehicle. What can we do?
How Do I Get an Insurer to Pay for Storage and Tow?
We have a car that is a total loss, but Mercury Insurance does not want to pay for the storage charges and the tow and is saying that we need to address this with the vehicle owner. What can I do?
Storage Issues with an Insurer
An insurer is refusing to pay storage charges on a vehicle they let sit in my shop while ignoring my requests for a status update. What can I do?
When a Claimant’s Vehicle Is Declared a Total Loss, Who Is Responsible for the Storage Fees?
When a claimant’s vehicle is determined to be a total loss, who is responsible for the storage fees? I inquired with the at-fault insurer as to when they were going to pick up the vehicle, and they said, “We settled this claim with the claimant’s attorney as owner retain.”
STRANGE BUT TRUE: Storage Shed Constructed Entirely of Crash Parts
File this under "This, you gotta see." California architectural firm Leger Wanaselja Architecture features a shed on its website made from 100 percent salvaged auto parts. The shed appears to be constructed mostly of hood panels, with skylights made from windshields. Constructed by Karl Wanaselja, the firm says the temporary shed is "surprisingly strong and
Heavy-Duty Wall Storage
Free up floor space while providing extra storage space and prevent lost time by keeping parts all in one place with the Mega Wall Storage unit with three adjustable, heavy-duty shelves. Visit www.collisionservices.com.
Auto Insurers and Total Losses
Is it legal for an insurance company to abandon the salvage of a vehicle they deemed a total loss?
Dent Fix Introduces Cold Adhesive Glue Pad Set
The kit is a great way for collision repairers to quickly and safely move large areas of metal efficiently when paired with a separately sourced slide hammer.
