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Shopping for a car paint job? The difference between cheap and high-quality paint comes down to preparation, materials, and process. Budget shops often skip proper prep, use low-grade paint, rush application, and offer little to no warranty. Professional paint shops invest in surface preparation, premium materials, controlled application, durable clear coats, and warranties that protect your vehicle’s finish and long-term value.

The difference between cheap and premium insurance becomes most visible during repairs. Based on our experience dealing with providers, we understand that low-cost policies often limit coverage depth, increase out-of-pocket costs, and create delays during claims. Many drivers report that coverage feels adequate until a repair is needed, when pressure to accept early settlements and narrow repair approvals become common.

After an accident, many drivers are told to use an insurance-recommended body shop—but you have the right to choose your own collision repair center. Choosing a local, independent shop often results in better customer care, more accurate repair estimates, and higher-quality workmanship. In this article we go over your right to choose, why local shops are better, and what to say to your insurance provider in order to choose your own body shop with examples.

Collision repair costs vary widely between major cities like Houston and rural towns. Urban shops face higher labor rates, faster parts access, advanced technology needs, and higher insurance premiums. Rural areas offer lower rates but fewer repair options and longer wait times. This article explains how location, supply and demand, and service availability shape the final price drivers pay.

Aftermarket endorsements protect custom parts like carbon fiber kits, wheels, and performance upgrades that standard insurance won’t cover. Without this endorsement, insurers only pay to restore a vehicle to factory condition. Listing your parts, keeping receipts, and adding this coverage ensures your modifications are included in a collision claim. Paragon Auto Collision helps document and replace these upgrades properly.

In this article, review the difference between a "Collision Claim" and an "Uninsured Motorist" and how you can avoid being miscategorized by the insurance company

using OEM parts after being in a collision allows you to take advantage of suprtiot quality, longer durability, and have stronger resale value for your vehicle. In this article we go over the full set of benefits and why it matters to use OEM parts.

In this post we go over 6 steps a person who has been involved in an accident in houston can take to improve their chance of getting a better deal. They include: Documentation, notifying the insurer, organizing all records, including all hidden costs, and negotiating with the insurer

In this article we review Rights to Choose the service provider for drivers, and why that helps them save thousands of dollars. We also review "Steering" which is a strategy by Insurers to steer their clients to their preferred locations.

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How to find a collision repairshop after an accident near me

Looking for the right bodyshop in Houston? Paragon Automotive & Collision is here to help you with