After a car accident, a claims adjuster from your insurance company will estimate the damage to your car and create a repair estimate. Getting a repair estimate can take anywhere from two to five days depending on the insurance company.

Keep in mind that the estimate they give you and the time it takes to repair your car can differ for any number of reasons.

Here at Silver Star Auto Body we can help you get the most accurate estimate.

No. You don't have to use the body shop that the insurance company recommended. The choice is yours — by law, in the majority of cases.

Many times when people are involved in a car accident they think "the insurance company will take care of it for me" but it is your responsibility to choose who will do the repairs for you. This is not a choice that should be taken lightly, you are protecting you car.

• Start shopping for a body shop before you need one; you can make better decisions when you are not rushed or in a panic.

• Ask friends and associates for their recommendations.

• Even in this high-tech era, old-fashioned word-of-mouth reputation is valuable.

• Check with your local consumer organization regarding the reputation of the facility in question. Ask about the number of complaints, if any, and determine how the complaints were resolved.

• Always try to visit the shop before making the decision on who will repair your vehicle.

• We offer a full range of body repairs, from small scratches to major auto body repair.

• We know your time is valuable as having reliable transportation, so we work smart to get your vehicle running smoothly and back to you quickly.

• We have built a solid reputation of providing excellent auto body repair at competitive prices.

• Customer satisfaction is our top priority.

Professional, reliable and affordable auto boy repair is right down the road at Silver Star Auto Body.

Minor repairs like replacing a bumper, usually occur within a few days, but damage after a major car accident can take nearly twice as long. That's because there could be damage that can only be gauged correctly when a car is completely taken apart.

Silver Star Auto Body will keep you informed during the repair process. We will contact you and your insurance company in case there are unexpected parts that need to be replaced or repaired.

If your car was damaged due to another driver's negligence, the other driver's insurance company should pay your rental car costs for a reasonable length of repair time.

If your car is totaled, many companies will pay for your rental as a courtesy, but they are not required to do so.

If you are filing a claim with your own insurance company, the cost of a rental car will only be covered if you paid a premium to include rental reimbursement coverage in your policy. Most polices have a dolar limit for rental payments, so check your policy.