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What To Do After an Accident — Roadmap

International Auto Collision Center
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1
🆘 Check safety; call 911 if needed

Move to a safe spot if drivable. Turn on hazards. For any injuries or hazards, call 911.

2
📇 Exchange info with the other driver

Names, address, driver’s license, plate/VIN, registered owner, and insurance. Take photos of IDs/insurance if possible.

3
📷 Document the scene

Photos of damage, plates, VIN stickers, road, signals, debris. Capture time/weather/location and witness contacts.

Tip: include wide shots and close-ups.
4
🚛 Choose your tow destination (you choose us)

We offer convenient towing services, just give us a call and we’ll schedule your car pickup right away.

5
🛡️ Open your insurance claim

Call your insurer (or at-fault insurer). Provide details, photos, and our address. Ask for your claim number.

6
📝 At our shop: intake & estimate

We photo-document, scan, and write an OEM-based repair plan. You’ll be added to our Live Repair Tracker by VIN.

7
⚙️ Authorization & parts

We coordinate insurer approval and order OEM/certified parts. If hidden damage appears in disassembly, we submit a supplement.

8
🛠️ Repairs: body → paint → reassembly → calibration

Body repair & measurements, paint prep/refinish, reassembly, then ADAS/sensor calibration. Track % and steps online.

9
Detailing, QA, and pickup

We clean, road-test, and verify scans. We’ll call/text when ready for pickup.

At International Auto Collision Center, we bring your vehicle back to life with expert auto body repair, paint, dent removal, glass replacement, ADAS calibration, and more. Fast, reliable, and professional service you can

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