John and Theresa have been writing "Ask An Expert" articles for the Stockbridge Community News and other outlets since 2020. You can find a selection of the articles below.
Question: Cindy C. of Munith asked: What is the number one cause of teen deaths?
Consumer Alert: Two words have become the weapons of choice in the battle of right vs. wrong in the collision repair business. By design, these two words...
The answer is no. And here is why… We deal with all Insurance Companies. The difference between being on their list of preferred shops this is called DRP –...
A QUOTE FROM THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY:
On the surface, the question may sound ridiculous. That’s probably because it is. But let’s play it out a little. You hopefully do not have a medical...
When you’ve been in a car accident, one of the first things you think about is getting your car repaired and back on the road. But there’s another...
The definition of trust is the reliance on the integrity, strength and ability of a person or a thing. A confident expectation of something.
Unfortunately, many insurance companies take advantage of their policyholders’ trust, and engage in a tactic known as “Steering”.
Generally the only pre-planning consumers do to prepare for a potential automotive damage claim is to purchase insurance. Insurance is an interesting...
Insurance is an arrangement or contract in which one party agrees to indemnify anotheragainst a predefined category of risks in exchange for a premium....
Car accidents can be unsettling experiences, and while the immediate aftermath often involves addressing personal safety and exchanging information,...
We’ve all heard the term “insurance fraud”, which is often used in the collision repair industry in instances where a consumer or service provider does...
Rear-end collisions make up about one-third of all car accidents. Learn about the hidden damages that can be missed after a crash.
It’s important to find an auto body shop that is reputable. Being able to trust the business that you bring your car to is essential. Luckily, it’s easy to...
Accidents are terrible. If you’ve avoided injury, there’s trauma, cost and downtime. This time can be fruitlessly extended if you get bad advice, pick the...
Studies suggest that ADAS can significantly reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries on the road.
Hail damage season is upon us. As the seasons change from Spring to Summer it’s important to be aware of the fact that hail often comes along for the ride....
In this month's edition of Ask An Expert, we want to talk about hail damage. Since we had our first bout of hail last week, we’ve already answered...
New technology that helps prevent car accidents is helping make roads safer, but is also making auto repairs more complicated, the Insurance Institute for...
You have the right to choose to take your car to the shop of your
In this month's edition of Ask An Expert, we want to talk about hail damage. Since we had our first bout of hail last week, we’ve already answered...
Just because an insurer states something does not mean it’s true.
In this month’s article, I would like to shed some light on this subject.