Vehicle manufacturers will often issue a recall notice to vehicle owners and suggest they bring theirs in for repairs. In some cases, your car may have already experienced the issue that prompted the recall notice and you’ve had it fixed. While you might think you’re out of luck, you have the option to get reimbursed for the repair work. Depending on the type of repair work that was required, you could put several hundreds of dollars or more back into your pocket. Here’s what you need to know.
It’s always important to keep your invoices for any repair work completed on your vehicle. Keep them in your glove box for future use, and also ask whether your repair shop keeps digital records with the same information. This way, when you receive a recall notice in the mail for a repair you’ve already completed, you can reference the invoice and get reimbursed for it. Without proof that you’ve already had the work completed, you might not win your case and you’ll be stuck paying for it.
DeBoer’s Auto keeps extensive and detailed records for every customer, so you’ll have the information you need when you need it. You never know when a repair you have done to your vehicle will eventually turn into a recall, so it’s best to be prepared so you’re ready to be reimbursed if the time comes. If you’re unsure what to do when you receive a recall notice, feel free to give us a call and we would be happy to help you navigate the waters and ensure you get paid for the repair work previously done.