Eric West

Betterment is an adjustment to an auto repair estimate that insurance companies use to lower the reimbursement you get for your vehicle repairs.  The basis is that your vehicle has …

Auto insurance companies utilize appearance allowances to provide credit towards your estimate payment or deductible.  This is in exchange for omitting repairs for damage from the estimate on your vehicle. …

As an auto insurance damage adjuster, I have written thousands of estimates for insurance companies. Many of my estimates occur in cold weather climates, where potholes create a great deal …

Driving through a sandstorm, also known as a haboob in the Southwestern United States, can cause significant damage to the exterior of your vehicle. There will be erosion of painted …

There are many failures of vehicle systems that unbeknownst to most people, car insurance will cover. From engine and transmission damage to air conditioning, what the determining factor is…

Obtaining a rental vehicle from an at fault driver’s insurance company can be a complicated and frustrating task. The insurance company will try to deny you a rental or reduce …

An auto insurance claim involves the seamless coordination of multiple departments within the insurance company’s structure.  From the liability department to the auto damage estimator and finally the body shop …