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What to Do After an Accident

Hit-and-run, parking lot dings, hail, a fallen tree, a deer: the first steps and how the repair works.

19 articles

2026-09-20 · 7 min read

Collision Damage From a Fallen Tree: What Should You Check?

Learn what to check after a fallen tree damages your car, including body panels, glass, structure, water entry, and the next repair step.

2026-08-19 · 7 min read

How to Photograph Collision Damage for an Insurance Claim

Learn which collision photos to take, what details to include, and how clear documentation can help your body shop understand the damage.

2026-08-04 · 7 min read

What to Check After a Minor Fender Bender

Learn what to inspect after a minor fender bender, which damage can hide beneath a bumper, and when to request a body shop estimate.

2026-06-30 · 8 min read

Tree Falls on Your Car in California: What to Do, What Insurance Covers, and How the Repair Works

A tree fell on your car. Here's what you need to know about comprehensive insurance claims in California and what to expect at the repair shop.

2026-06-29 · 8 min read

Towing After a Car Accident in California: What to Know Before You Call

Your car won't move after a crash. Here is who pays for the tow, where your car ends up, and how to make sure it gets to a shop you actually trust.

2026-06-29 · 7 min read

Child Car Seat After a Collision: What California Parents Should Know

After a car accident, car seats should be inspected and often replaced. Here is what the guidance says, what insurance may cover, and what to do next.

2026-06-27 · 5 min read

Pothole and Road Hazard Damage: What Your Car Might Need After a Hit

A pothole or road debris can damage rims, suspension, and body panels. Here is what to check after a road hazard hit and when to call a body shop.

2026-06-25 · 7 min read

Catalytic Converter Theft in California: Insurance Claims and Repair

Catalytic converter stolen in California? Learn how to file a comprehensive insurance claim, what the repair involves, and why CARB-compliant parts matter.

2026-06-23 · 6 min read

What to Do When Your Teen Driver Gets in Their First Car Accident in California

A first accident is stressful for your teen and for you. Here is what to do right away, how insurance fits in, and how to get the car fixed.

2026-06-19 · 5 min read

Vandalism Damage to Your Car: What's Covered and How Repair Works in California

Vandalism damage falls under comprehensive insurance, not collision. Here is what to document first, how the repair works, and when to call us.

2026-06-18 · 7 min read

Flood and Water Damage Car Repair in California: What You Need to Know

Flood damage affects more than you can see. Here is how it works, how California insurance handles it, and when a repair shop can save your car.

2026-06-18 · 6 min read

Your Car Was Stolen and Recovered With Damage: What to Do in California

When a stolen car comes back damaged, the claim works differently than a collision. Here is what to do and how a California body shop handles it.

2026-06-17 · 7 min read

Deer or Animal Strike in California: What Happens to Your Car and Your Claim

Hit a deer or animal in Contra Costa County? Your claim is likely comprehensive, not collision. Here's what that means for your repair and insurance.

2026-06-11 · 6 min read

How to Document Car Damage After an Accident

Good documentation in the first 30 minutes after a car accident protects your claim and helps your body shop find all the damage. Here is what to capture.

2026-06-10 · 6 min read

Hail Damage Car Repair: What It Involves and How Insurance Works

Hail damage is covered by comprehensive insurance. Here is what hail does to paint and metal, how the repair works, and how to file the claim.

2026-06-10 · 5 min read

Hit-and-Run in California: What to Do and How to Get Your Car Repaired

Someone hit your car and left. Here is what to do, how California insurance applies, and how to get your car repaired without the other driver.

2026-06-10 · 5 min read

Parking Lot Accident in California: What to Do and How the Repair Works

Parking lot accidents are confusing. Here is what to do, how California fault works in private lots, and how to get your car repaired.

2026-06-09 · 7 min read

What to Do When Someone Hits Your Parked Car in California

Step-by-step guide for what to do when your parked car gets hit in California, from documenting the damage to filing a claim.

2026-06-03 · 4 min read

What to Do After a Car Accident in Contra Costa County

A calm, step by step checklist for what to do after a car accident in Contra Costa County, from the scene to getting your car repaired.