Should I drive my car after an accident?
It depends on the extent of the damage. For your safety, you should try to make sure all the lights are working; the car feels the same as before the accident and that no parts are rubbing on your tires. In addition, if you see fluids and/or a continual leak beneath the vehicle, it should not be driven. If you are not sure, please call us and we can arrange towing. If you do drive your car, our estimators are trained to evaluate for safety as well as damage, and on occasion we will recommend that a customer should not drive their vehicle.

How long does it take for me to get an estimate? 
In most cases it takes approximately 30 minutes for an estimate, so many customers choose to wait. The time taken involves speaking with you to understand what happened, looking at your vehicle, writing the estimate, reviewing the repair with you and answering any questions you may have.  This time may be lessened considerably, however; if you’d like to leave us with a fax number or email; we can then send the estimate to you - usually by days end.

Do I need to make an appointment for an estimate? 
We do ask that you make an appointment. We have two estimators, but even then, when we are busy, it’s disappointing to both you and us to have you wait while we are writing estimates for people who do have an appointment. If you’d like, click on our ‘Contact Us’ and schedule over the internet. If you are more comfortable phoning, please call us at 732-946-8388.
 
How will I get around while my car is being repaired? 
We can arrange for you to get a rental car right around the corner from Enterprise Rent-A-Car. We arrange it so they will meet you here at Holmdel Auto Body when you drop off your vehicle for repair. We realize people need to get moving with their day and Enterprise is exceptional at making sure you are in a car quickly and efficiently. As an additional note, if you don’t have rental car coverage as part of your auto insurance package, you should think about getting it – for the minimal increase in premium it can be an extremely valuable benefit (just in case...)! Also, we offer a complimentary ride to and from your local home or office.

Will the color of the repaired area match the original color already on my car? 
Absolutely! We are extremely proud of our paint technicians, and we continue to invest in Holmdel Auto Body with the latest paint technology and training including paint booths, HVLP paint guns, and a computerized paint mixing system.

What happens if I have a problem with the repair after my car leaves?
We offer a Life Time Guarantee on any work we perform on your vehicle for as long as you own your car. Our approach to service is old fashioned: we earn your satisfaction. Simply put, we work with each and every customer until you are happy – we pride ourselves on doing it right the first time, but there have been exceptions and we acknowledge it, take responsibility for it and make it right. If there is an issue, please call and we will coordinate to fix the problem at your earliest convenience.

There has been a lot of press about after market parts being used on cars, will I have factory parts on my car?
Our estimators will be happy to answer all of your questions concerning the type of parts used in repairing your vehicle. Your insurance company, the age of your vehicle, your personal preference and other factors play a role in determining which parts are used.

Do I have to get multiple estimates from different auto body shops? 
No. There is no need to run around like that. However, you should have your car repaired at the place you feel comfortable with. Keep in mind and please don’t get fooled by “lower estimates.” Make sure to compare all estimates to be sure it is a complete job.

How long will it take for my car to be repaired? 
This depends on the extent of the damage. Once we have completed an estimate of repairs and understand the amount of labor necessary, our estimator can answer that specifically. Upon scheduling we will give you start and completion dates and based on our 12 month average – our on time delivery is over 98% - way above industry averages! As important, we call each and every customer during the repair to keep you updated on the status of your vehicle.

Can I drop my car off after hours?
Yes. We have a drop box and a simple process. Please call and let us know you would like to drop off after hours and we will explain the process and tell you the location of our drop box.

Will I get my car back as clean as I gave it to you?
Please don’t take offense, but we return your car even cleaner! That is part of our service and we want you to be completely satisfied with your experience at Holmdel Auto Body.

What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept insurance checks, bank or cashier checks, cash, Visa or Mastercard.