Getting into a car accident is a scary experience — and the moments after the accident are stressful. If your vehicle is damaged, you’ll need to file an insurance claim, but then what? You may assume you’re in for further headaches as you choose an auto body repair shop and work to get insurance reimbursement for the car damages. For your safety all we can do is to recommend you to follow all safety measures, this is why Indiana’s overall seat belt usage rate was 92.4 percent reducing fatalities on the road.

However, getting post-accident repairs made doesn’t have to be difficult. Basically, you have two options. You can select an auto body shop from your insurance company’s list of approved shops, such as The Hartford’s Customer Repair Service Program (CRSP). Or you can find your own body shop to handle the repairs.

Keep in mind that the same technological advances that make your car better to drive may also make repairs more complicated. They could also make the repairs more expensive. Here are some things to consider when making this decision.

Opting to use an auto repair shop that’s already approved by your insurance company can save you time and possibly money, if you come to have problems with your insurance, consider some legal help from experts like Seattle Injury Law who can also help you claim your medical expenses. That’s because you don’t have to search for the shop, get an estimate or wait for an inspection. Your insurance company has already agreed to work with the shop. Because you save some time on the front end, working with a recommended shop also may help you get your car back sooner.