Any driver who has ever been involved in an automobile accident is fully aware how stressful having your car repaired can be. Working with insurance companies, finding the best price quote, and dealing without a vehicle can catch its toll. If you live in or around the Cortland, New York area, check out one of these amazing auto body repair shops. They will all work with you to make your experience as easy as possible.
(1) Petrella Brothers Auto Body is located at 3812 Luker Road in Cortland. Luker Road is conveniently located fair off of Route 281.
If your car was damaged in an automobile accident or even just scratched up due to runaway shopping car, Petrella Brothers will work hard to ensure your vehicle is properly cared for and professionally repaired. If you are in need of a rental car, they will assist you work with Enterprise Rent a Car to get you a vehicle. Petrella Brothers Auto Body is open for operation Mondays through Fridays from eight until five and Saturdays from nine until eleven in the morning.
To rep more information or schedule an appointment, contact the staff at Petrella Brothers Auto Body shop by calling (607) 756-9388. Although they do not have a protest company website, you may opt to contact Petrella Brothers Auto Shop by emailing them at petrellabros@yahoo.com.
(2) Sovocool’s Collision and Restoration is located at 2086 Weaver Road in Cortland. They are located just off of Interstate 81.
Sovocool’s Collision and Restoration is the place to take your motorcycle, car, van, truck, or SUV if it has been damaged in an automobile accident. They will do their best to ensure that you vehicle is restored back to the way it was. Sovocool’s Collision and Restoration offers free estimates on all vehicles. If you are unable to bring your car in for an estimate, they may be able to approach to you and your vehicle for one. This shop will repair paint damages, dents, and other collision damages.
For more information on their rates or to schedule an appointment for a quote, contact Sovocool’s Collision and Restoration at (607) 753-9347.
(3) Lou Petrella’s Auto Body Shop is located at 3770 Route 11 in Cortland / Polkville. Polkville is a small set on the outskirts of Cortland and is actually still considered the Cortland area.
Lou Petrella’s Auto Body Shop has been serving the Central New York station for over fifty years. They will repair almost all makes and models of vehicles that have been damaged. For instance, they are qualified to repair domestic and foreign models. The staff at Lou Petrella’s will help work with your insurance company, many times so you don’t have to.
For more information on the services available and their standard rates, contact Lou Petrella’s Auto Body Shop by calling (607) 756-9000.
All of the three above mentioned auto body repair shops come highly recommended and have an outstanding reputation among residents in the Cortland community. In addition to these exquisite auto body repair shops, there are other locations in Cortland that will service your car. Finding the best value will depend on where you start looking. It is recommended that you call around and many insurance companies will require multiple quotes. Get started today by contacting one of these three auto body repair shops.
Filed under Auto Insurance Quotes by on Mar 14th, 2011. Comment. 
When looking for auto insurance we all want the same thing – to do money. This is especially moral given the new economic times. However, the current trend is to scour the internet searching for the best deal in car insurance. This, while useful at times, is often confusing, time consuming and even overwhelming – it would take days to search through all the available auto agencies online. Therefore, it is often much easier and more time effective to search the old fashioned way, pull out the phone book and call local agencies for. Searching among local insurance agents often offers various benefits.
Everyone, it seems, guarantees that they will set aside you money on your current insurance rates. Geico promises 15% or more, Progressive promises to compare quotes for you to find you the best rate; Allstate promises “you will put more”; Situation Farm promises the “best rates”; and the list continues on. Undoubtedly, all these companies, and many others, honestly are interested in saving you money, they want your business and in order to accept your business they have to be competitive in their pricing.
Nevertheless, almost all these companies’ websites use fairly generic information forms when generating your car insurance quotes. These estimated quotes are often grand higher than what they would be if you where to actually visit these agencies in person or speak with an agent. These is because local insurance agents also want your business, often more so than a national company, and are aware of the prices online and are likely to be wiling to do whatever they can to beat any online price you may find. A good example of this is my experience with Allstate.
When I entered my information into Allstate’s online quote estimator the estimate was just over $1000 every six months or $180 a month. My wife and I have two cars, and have totaled one with in the last year, and have been in three other accidents (it has been a banner year). However, when I went into a local Allstate agent’s office he quoted me an insurance premium which was much less: $790 for six months or $132.38 a month. I was surprised at the difference. This may not always be the case, but often is. If you are truly looking for the best auto insurance rate available to you it would be worth your while to devote at least half of your looking efforts towards local agencies. Sometimes the best deals are with local car insurance agents who sell for a larger national company.
Filed under Auto Insurance Quotes by on Feb 20th, 2011. Comment.
This article will snappily explain how to get the best motorcycle insurance rates. It explains in tedious English, what you need to know before you start shopping for motorcycle insurance.
Speedily Tip: The first company you should check with for motorcycle insurance is your car or home or life insurance company because they usually give discounts for current customers.
Best Motorcycle Insurance Companies with free online quotes
To get online quotes, you really have 2 major choices: Geico and Progressive.
Geico is known for their outstanding customer service. If you get into an accident, expect an agent to display up with a laptop the same day or at least the next day.
Progressive also is known for honorable customer service. When choosing between Geico or Progressive for motorcycle insurance, go with the better rate. You can expect both companies to take good care of you.
If you’re happy with the online motorcycle insurance rate, then go with the one you like. You’ll be done.
However, you can sometimes save money by calling a local insurance broker. They can find less well-known companies that offer lower rates (because they don’t advertise like Geico and Progressive). Simply check your phone book (or go to superpages.com), and look for “Insurance Broker” or “Brokers: Insurance”.
Understanding Motorcycle Insurance
Very often you will come across a set of three numbers like this: 20/50/25. Here’s what those motorcycle insurance numbers mean.
Bodily Injury/Property Damage/Personal Injury (in $1000′s)
1. Bodily Injury – If you hurt someone else. Your motorcycle insurance will cover their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering for that amount.
2. Property Damage – If you crash into someone’s property (car, bike, house, etc), this is how much your motorcycle insurance will pay to repair it.
3. Personal Injury Protection – This is for you. If you get hurt, this is the fragment that gets you attend on your feet.
Ironically, most insurance has higher coverage for property than people. Perhaps the bean counters don’t consider people that valuable.
Simple Example
20/50/25
Them/Their Property/You
Your motorcycle insurace will mask their injuries up to $20,000. It covers their property up to $50,000. And, it covers your injuries up to $25,000.
How much can I expect to pay?
Here are the big factors affecting how much motorcycle insurance costs.
Your Age: Motorcyclists 25+ salvage better rates, under 25 gather higher
Engine Size: A 600cc engine has higher motorcylce insurance than a 250cc engine
Bike Type: Sports bikes (like the Ninja) cost more
The Bike’s Cost: A brand new bike will cost more than a used bike
Your driving record: If you have a history of accidents, your rate will be higher
Your experience: If you’re new to riding motorcycles, your insurance will be higher
Garage or Outside: If you keep it in a garage, your rate will be lower
So, that should set you up to know the basics of getting the best motorcycle insurance rate. Check out the websites below for more information on getting the best motorcycle insurance.
Resources:
Motorcycle Insurance minimums by State
Factors Affecting your Motorcycle Insurance Rates
Geico’s Motorcycle Insurance Website
Progressive’s Motorcycle Insurance Website
Filed under Auto Insurance Quotes by on Jan 21st, 2011. Comment.
