Where to go for vehicle damage assessment?

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Damage assessment can be completed within one working day at the local insurance company if the damage occurred locally. For damages incurred out of town, the assessment may take one to three working days. After assessment, repair time can be inquired at local repair shops. Insurance companies do not compensate for lost wages; it's recommended to negotiate a settlement as there are no clear legal stipulations. Precautions for vehicle damage assessment are as follows: 1. Precautions: Remind customers not to start the vehicle before repairs; after repairs, testing must confirm safety before test driving; avoid engine damage from water intake in the air intake system; create 'Do Not Start' signs, print and place in plastic bags, then post on the front and rear windshields and left/right rear door windows of the damaged vehicle. 2. Special parts precautions: ABS pumps and ABS sensors generally aren't damaged by water and don't need replacement; spark plugs can be cleaned; catalytic converters usually don't require replacement if waterlogged - after repairs, normally start the engine to use exhaust heat to dry and expel internal water.