“Road work ahead!”
If you’re driving in SE Mass, this warning sign has become a common sight – and it might be stressing you out. While road crews do their best to manage conditions, it’s not unusual for cars to become damaged in road work areas. While potholes and construction debris are common culprits, you also want to look out for other drivers, who aren’t always paying attention to what’s going on around them.
That’s what happened to Jennifer. “I was on my way to the office, actually. We all had to slow down, because the road was blocked off and there was only a single lane going through at a time. So that’s great, that’s fantastic – and all at once, I’m hit from behind by a guy who realized way too late that he needed to slow down.”
The best local auto body repair shops in SE Mass
After being hit from behind, Jennifer’s car hit the car in front of her. “Now I’ve got it coming and going,” she said. “Obviously I am going to be late to work. I asked the cops where they tow cars, and he said “Ma’am, that’s up to you.”
Jennifer called her insurance company, who did have a list of preferred providers they work with. “After they gave me a name, I googled one real quick and they came up as one of the best local auto body repair shops in SE Mass, so I said, go there. I didn’t even know if my car was actually fixable – it was pretty crinkled up in front and back.”
Jennifer’s experience is surprisingly common. In our shop, we see a fair amount of vehicles involved in chain reaction accidents related to construction and work zones. Luckily most of these impacts happen at relatively low speed. That being said, even a small fender bender can result in quite a bit of damage to your car.
That’s why it’s important to work with a local auto body repair shop that will thoroughly inspect your vehicle to identify all of the damage that has occurred prior to starting repairs. The best shops will address mechanical, body work, glass, and paint issues to restore your vehicle to its proper condition.
