Body Shop Estimate Higher Than Insurance Estimate: Who Pays the Difference?
October 1, 2026
Last Updated on October 7, 2026 Your insurance company estimates that your car needs $4,000 in repairs. Then the body shop inspects the vehicle and says the real repair cost is $6,000. Who pays the extra $2,000? In many claims, a higher body shop estimate does not automatically mean you have to pay the difference. […]
