After a collision, your insurance company will often steer you toward a specific “preferred” or direct-repair body shop. Many West Michigan drivers assume they have to use it. You do not.
Michigan law protects your right to choose
Under Michigan law, the choice of collision repair facility is yours. An insurer can suggest a shop, but it cannot require you to use one just to get your claim paid.
Why it matters
- An independent shop answers to you, not to an insurance company’s cost targets.
- You get the repair done right — proper parts, a proper paint match, and a lifetime workmanship warranty.
- The same person who writes your estimate stands behind the finished work.
How to use your own shop
It is simple: when you file your claim, tell your adjuster you want your vehicle repaired at Hudsonville Body Shop. We write the estimate, communicate with the adjuster, document hidden damage, and bill the carrier directly. Here is how we handle insurance claims.
Questions about a claim? Call (616) 264-9238 or start a free estimate.