Bulls Bridge Body Shop

01/22/2026

"Which is a good auto insurance company?" We are asked this every week. There are many good insurance companies and lately more and more bad ones. The bottom line: Ask a potential insurer how they handle claims:
1. Do they insist on YOU taking photos to upload? Some will tell you that this is just for a quick understanding of the extent of the damages. What you need to know is whether or not they will generate an estimate from those photos - Big Red Flag!
2. Do they have staff field Licensed Appraisers in your area - or will they send out an Independent IN-PERSON Licensed Appraiser? Either are absolutely acceptable.
3. Do they offer an OEM Parts Rider - OEM means Original Equipment Manufacturer - if you drive a Honda, only Honda parts will be used in your vehicle repairs. If they DON'T be prepared to take a chance with additional out-of-pocket expenses to get the parts made by your Vehicle Manufacturer. There's been a ridiculous trend lately: Several Insurers are only paying for the Least Expensive parts - After Market (GENERIC) mostly (some LKQ - used parts) from vendors all over the country. For example, in a recent claim an Insurer used an independent company to write an estimate from photos uploaded by the vehicle owner (as requested by the insurer). The independent company writes ACCORDING to the "rules" of the Insurer. The vehicle owner sent us the estimate APPROVED by his Insurer. The vehicle owner and our shop are in CT. The vehicle is a 2024 Honda. The INSURER APPROVED Estimate provided for the use of almost ALL After Market (GENERIC) parts - two from California (including a HOOD Panel) another from TEXAS. Do YOU want those parts? We will NOT purchase, use, or consider them.
Bottom line: Know your insurer - don't just choose for the cheapest premium - and ALWAYS choose to have Rental Coverage, even if you don't think you will need it.

12/07/2025

Your Shop of Choice should put YOU first, not your insurer - Repairs need to be done RIGHT:
Recently we had an insurance claim in for repairs - it was a Honda with front radar behind the grille. In our initial estimate negotiation we provided Insurer with the adasThink Report which clearly stated that per Honda OEM Requirements the vehicle needed to be aligned prior to Calibration. Insurer refused to pay for an alignment because it wasn't hit in the wheel. We performed an AsTech pre scan - and that confirmed faults in radar, and clearly stated alignment required pre Calibration and Insurer still said no. We kept the customer in a rental, and demanded an Independent Appraiser (IA) be sent out - and after Insurer caused a 10 day delay the IA came and - of course - approved the OEM documented requirement: alignment pre Calibration.
Make sure YOUR Shop of Choice stands up for YOU.

07/04/2025

On this 249th birthday of our Nation, we wish everyone a Safe & Happy Independence Day!
Please remember to have a designated driver to and from your Celebration Destinations, be alert, and don't drive distracted.

05/24/2025

May we Remember All who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Freedoms and Honor their Memories.
May God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏
Please have designated drivers to and from any Festivities you attend. Stay Safe, stay alert, drive safely 🙏

04/16/2025

Learn about where and when you might encounter deer on the road, plus tips for coexisting without collisions.

01/15/2025

Know your rights. You do NOT have to provide your own photos for a desk review estimate, you do NOT have to go to an insurance company's direct repair shop for an estimate or repairs. You DO have the right to insist upon an in person physical damage appraiser to go to you or to your Shop of Choice. Call us with any questions.

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12/02/2024

The Season of Peace has begun for All. May Peace and Joy fill the world.
Stay safe, enjoy, and please remember to have a designated driver to and from your celebration destinations.
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11/27/2024

May your Thanksgiving be Happy and Stuffed with Love and Deliciousness!
Remember to have a Designated Driver to and from your celebration destination.
Sharing a great guide for helping your fur babies indulge safely in the bounty:

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11/11/2024

Thank you. Thank you for your Service, Thank you for your Dedication. Thank you - and all of your families - for your Sacrifices. May our Flag always Fly High and Strong, and may God bless our Military Members!

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09/09/2024

In an emergency:
Please read:
If you are ever lost while hiking, get stranded with a broken down car, etc and you notice your mobile phone is getting low on battery,, here is a tip that very well may save your life.
Change the voicemail on your phone to a message that gives your approximate location, the time, the date, your situation (lost, out of gas, car broken down, injured, etc) and any special instructions such as you are staying with the car, you are walking toward a town, etc... The best part of this is that even if your mobile phone dies or stops working, voicemail still works, so anyone calling your phone looking for you will hear the message and know where to find you or where to send help. Pass the Message On It May Help Save A Life.

06/13/2024

The parts issue: OE (original manufacturer) vs. AM (after market - generic):
OE are made by your vehicle manufacturer and provide a perfect fit. AM parts are generic - there are CAPA Certified AM Parts and non-Certified. CAPA is an independent company that certifies that the generic replacement part is of like-kind, like-fit as the OE part. Customers often are shocked to hear that their insurance carrier only pays for AM Parts, some won't even provide for CAPA Certified Parts - If it is in your policy that insurance can find the "most cost effective" parts, and YOU want only OE Parts, then consider changing your policy to include an OE Parts Rider. Do your research, see the cost difference, it may be worth it to switch.

05/24/2024

Memorial Day Weekend means many are traveling, having picnics, and attending parades to honor those who sacrificed so much for our country 🇺🇸. May their Memories be Eternal 🙏.
Please have a Designated Driver, don't drive distracted, and Stay Safe!