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Apple Autos is a family owned business that has served the south metro for over 20 years. We pioneered "Best Price" selling 20 years ago because we believe that purchasing a car shouldn't be painful. It's why we provide up-front pricing without the uncertainty and hassle of back and forth negotiations. We don't think you should have to make an offer or talk to a sales manager to get our very lowest price. That's why you'll see our best price clearly marked on-line and on the windshield of every vehicle on our lot.

There are varying opinions on this. Some people feel that if they file a claim with their own insurance company, even though they believe the other party is at fault, the claim will be settled quicker than if they deal with the other party's insurer. In reality, it may not work that way. If you file the claim with your own company, and the facts indicate the other party was most or completely at fault, your insurer may "subrogate" the claim with the other party's insurance company to reimburse itself for the amount it paid to you for your claim.

If parts are being replaced on your damaged vehicle, your insurance company is required to pay for original equipment (OE) parts, unless you agree to aftermarket parts (parts not made by your vehicle's manufacturer). However, your insurance company is only responsible for restoring your vehicle to the way it was before it was damaged. If your vehicle was not new at the time of the loss, the insurer does not have to pay for new OE parts. They must pay for parts of "like kind and quality" (OE parts of comparable age and condition).

Your insurance company may require more than one estimate before settling your claim. Multiple estimates help insurers determine the extent of your loss and prevent fraudulent claims. However, if the insurer requests more than two, they must pay for each additional estimate. Also, your insurance company cannot require "unreasonable travel" for you to obtain an estimate or for the company to inspect your vehicle.

"Depreciation" refers to a reduction in your settlement based on the age or use of a part that is to be replaced. Certain parts on your vehicle have a "life expectancy" and your insurance company may take this into consideration. For example, if a tire on your vehicle is expected to last 60,000 miles, but it was used for 30,000 miles at the time of the accident, your insurance company may elect to pay only 50% for a new tire.

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