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Flat tires, dead batteries, and when calling for help beats doing it yourself.
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Accident steps, claim stages, and your right to pick the shop in Oregon.
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Can I Choose My Own Body Shop in Oregon?
Your insurer can recommend a shop — but the choice is yours. Here's what to ask before you hand over the keys.
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Collision & InsuranceCan I Choose My Own Body Shop in Oregon?
Your insurer can recommend a shop — but the choice is yours. Here's what to ask before you hand over the keys.
September 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Collision & InsuranceHow Insurance Claims Work After a Car Accident
From the first claim call to picking up your car — the five stages of a collision claim and where your shop fits in.
September 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Collision & InsuranceWhat to Do After a Car Accident in Portland, Oregon
A step-by-step guide for Portland drivers: safety, documentation, police contact, insurance, towing, and repair.
September 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Collision & InsuranceWhat Happens After a Car Accident in Oregon?
A clear plan for the hours after a crash — safety, documentation, insurance, and choosing who repairs your vehicle.
September 4, 2026 · 5 min read
TowingFlatbed vs. Wheel-Lift Towing: Which Is Right for Your Car?
Two tow methods, two very different jobs. Here's when a flatbed is the right call for your vehicle.
August 21, 2026 · 4 min read
RoadsideMy Car Battery Is Dead. What Do I Do?
Clicking, dim lights, no start — how to tell if it's the battery, whether to jump-start, and when to call for help.
August 14, 2026 · 4 min read
RoadsideI Got a Flat Tire. What Do I Do?
Handle a flat safely: where to stop, how to check the tire, and when calling for roadside help beats changing it yourself.
August 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Know Your RightsOregon Insurance Repair Rights (ORS 746.292)
You pick the shop, not the insurer. How Portland drivers use that right after a crash.
July 24, 2026 · 6 min read
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