An Auto Accident Has Many Layers of Responsibility.

The first thing you do after colliding with another vehicle is check to see if everyone is unhurt.  Upon finding out that the only damage that has been done is to your vehicle then you may need a fast and efficient towing service.  Remember that the ultimate objective is to be back on the road with your fully repaired vehicle as soon as possible.

Arrow Body and Fender serving Chicagoland out of Elmwood Park will help you achieve that goal.   Call one of our approved companies and get it to us. In many cases we will even cover the towing cost.  We offer 24 hour towing to our facility with this ICC authorized, licensed and insured company:  Mandy's Towing - (708) 906 - 6754 (ask for Larry)

Again, you may qualify for free towing AND free storage.  Please visit our website for more details at www.arrowbodyandfender.com or give us a call at (708) 456-9424.  And above all else stay safe while driving during this vacation season.

The Cost of Auto Parts.

Auto parts can be very expensive as we all know.  When an accident occurs you may think well that’s just a fender or that was only a tail light.  In this day and age the parts that have been damaged and need to be replaced may entail far more than what is visible to the naked eye.

The last thing you want to do is incur the cost of an auto part and THEN have to turn right around and pay for the part AGAIN because that one was defective.  Arrow Body and Fender of Elmwood Park Illinois encourages you to use new OEM parts in returning your vehicle to pre-accident condition.

If you wish, we will also price out less expensive value line parts to help you with any budget restraints you may have.  We will be happy to even install used parts IF they pass inspection.  In the final analysis, Arrow Body and Fender will serve greater Chicagoland by working within your budget and do our best to make sure that the part and the repair will last.  Give us a call today at (708) 456-9424.

Auto Repairs and Your Insurance.

Here is one of life’s oldest conflicts…your need to have your vehicle repaired after an accident balanced with what and where you need to have it done as dictated by your insurance company.  Anyone who has been through this knows how stressful this can be.  Wouldn’t it be nice if your mechanic and insurance company worked together in your best interest?  Arrow Body and Fender serving Chicagoland for 65 years is the next best thing.

The boss, Joe worked as a physical damage appraiser for insurance companies before he devoted his life to repairing vehicles.  You will not find a better auto body shop in Chicago that knows more about the ins and outs of the insurance game (and, believe me it IS a game sometimes) than Joe does.  He will always help you get a fair deal.

Don’t let your insurance agent send you to their repair shop. Get Joe on your side. He’ll use his years of experience to get you the best deal possible.  See, you are less stressed out already.  Call Arrow Body and Fender of Elmwood Park at (708) 456-9424 for peace of mind when you need auto repair.

Auto Repair Estimates.

What a frustrating topic this is.  You are already shaken up due to an auto accident and now you need to call around and get estimates for your insurance company as to the amount of the damage and the time it will take to repair it.  There is little in life that is more frustrating than getting a call that the price you were originally quoted is nowhere near the actual cost that it will take to fix your vehicle.  An estimate is what it is…an estimate.

Your Chicago auto body shop Arrow Body and Fender has some solutions.  They take extra steps to make every effort to make those estimates come as close to the final cost as possible.  They use something called the Mitchell estimating system.  Customers have raved about this system for years.  You can actually read and understand the estimate that has been handed to you.  How about that! 

The head honcho of Arrow Body and Fender, Joe, is a certified multi-line insurance estimator.  He was an insurance appraiser so he can help you deal with the process.  You simply won’t do better than that in all of Chicagoland.  Whenever the need arises do not hesitate call Arrow Body and Fender at (708) 456-9424 to get the same honest and thorough service that Chicagoans have expected for over 65 years.

Choosing a Body Shop for Your Car.

When choosing a place to have your car repaired from the outside your choice should be as carefully considered as your auto mechanic or your dentist.  It has to be someone that you can trust not only this time, but in the future if you need their services again.  One of the most annoying things about so many auto repair companies is that they repair the outside of your vehicle then they try to sell you add-ons like oil changes.  That is NOT what you came there for.

Arrow Body and Fender Service of Elmwood Park Illinois will never ask you to do more than is needed.  Their one and only specialty is collision repair.  Owner Joe Bellocchio worked for years as an insurance adjuster.  That experience comes in mighty handy when dealing with insurance companies - saving you a lot of time and money.

For nearly half a century Arrow Body and Fender has been serving Elmwood Park and the surrounding area with their state-of-the-art facility.  Their technicians treat you like family and your vehicle as if it were their own.  For bodywork you can be proud of for years to come call Arrow Body and Fender today at (708) 456-9424.

Tips to Know Before Having Auto Body Repair.

Auto body repair can be a small fortune.  Here are a few tips to know BEFORE you have an accident.

1.  Make sure you are comfortable with the current deductible that you have on your auto insurance policy.

2.  If your insurer directs you to a prepared list of shops - beware.  They may be tempted to take shortcuts to save THEM money.

3.  Get more than one estimate.  Take careful notes of what each shop will offer for the price.

4.  If the accident was not your fault, insist on original equipment manufacturer parts to get higher quality than salvaged parts.

5.  Check the shop’s reputation and complaint history…easy to do in the internet age.

There are other tips to follow, which we will discuss in the future.  Please know this - for honest, quality work at the fairest price possible trust Arrow Body and Fender repair located in Elmwood Park.  Chicago has been counting on them to repair its vehicles since your grandfather drove an Edsel.  Give Arrow Body and Fender a call at (708) 456-9424.