After A Car Crash Checklist
Exchange Information with the driver(s) of the other vehicle(s) in the car crash.
- Name
- Address
- Driver’s License number
- Expiration date of license
- Date of birth
- Telephone numbers
- Vehicle’s year, make, and model
- Vehicle Identification Number
- Vehicle’s License Plate and expiration date
- Name and address of insurance company
- Auto insurance policy number
If the driver involved in the car crash does not own the car, get the registered owner’s information.
- Name
- Address
- Driver’s License number
- Expiration date of license
- Telephone numbers
- Name and address of insurance company
- Auto insurance policy number
Don’t admit fault of the car crash.
Document everything.
- Location of the car crash
- Vehicles involved
- License Plate
- Driver’s license
- Insurance card
- Pictures of the accident with street signs or identifiable buildings in the background
- Close up pictures of the damage to all vehicles involved
- Pictures of the accident in all angles
- Parties involved
- Witnesses
Gather witness of the car crash and passenger information.
- Name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Driver’s License number
- Expiration date of license
- Telephone numbers
Speak to law enforcement and get his/her information.
- Officer’s name
- Officer’s badge number
Draw a diagram of the car crash.
Call your insurance company.
- Get claim number
- Adjuster’s name
- Adjuster’s number
If applicable and in your policy.
- Get a reservation number for a car rental
- Get a tow truck
Take your car to the auto body shop of your choice and give them pertinent information.
- Your information
- Your car insurance information
- Claim number
- Adjuster’s name
- Adjuster’s number
Inform your insurance company what body shop your car is at.
- The insurance company will send out an appraiser to go look at your car at that auto body shop.
- The appraiser will give an estimate of repairs to the auto body shop.
- The insurance company will deal with your auto body shop to repair your vehicle.
- The insurance company and/or the auto body shop will keep you posted on the status of your vehicle.
Pick up your car at the auto body and paint shop and make payment.
- Your deductible and
- Insurance payment check
Involved in a car crash? Need help? Contact us, we can help.
“I’m so impressed by West Coast Body and Paint. I went to them after an accident. Jaider, the owner is professional and friendly. The work they did on my Lexus SUV, which required a white pearl paint, is outstanding and exceeded my expectations. I got the car back when they said I would and their price was very competitive. I can tell Jaider and his team take great pride in their work and it shows.”
-Amol S., 2020
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As of January 2022 we have some good news and some bad news…
The BAD NEWS is we have moved out of our location and are in search of a new home for the West Coast Body and Paint shop.
The GOOD NEWS is that we have a West Coast Body and Paint mobile paint repair service unit that will come to you! The mobile paint unit provides auto services for minor body and paint repairs.
Our estimates are free. Once we receive your images we will provide you with an initial estimate. The estimate is a ballpark figure, and after we assess your vehicle’s damage in person, we will review the estimate with you. If you agree to the final estimate, we will begin repairing your car. Fill out the form below or contact us through WhatsApp to request a quote.
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If you were involved in a collision and need dependable repair, please give us a call, text 818.793.7728 or email us wcbodyandpaint@gmail.com, we can help and give you a free estimate. We work with all insurance companies and will get you back on the road safely and quickly. Read our reviews and see our before and after pictures.