10/22/2026
๐ง Why'd your insurance estimate go up after the shop took the car apart?
Because the first one was written from the outside. Once the bumper cover and panels come off, there's often stuff nobody could see: brackets, absorbers, sensors, sometimes structure. That gets documented and sent to your insurance as a supplement. Same claim, same adjuster, nothing starts over, and on a covered claim your share is still your deductible.
Full answer on the blog: starautobodyhowe.com/blog
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