Harrison Body Shop, LLC

06/02/2026

Been awhile since we’ve posted an update so here we go!

Dealing with insurance is not always fun and is most definitely always very time consuming!

Since the first hail storm the phone at the shop has been ringing 24/7. It is taking weeks to input the estimates into the computer because we have over 80 of them and they are a very important and detailed step into making sure your claim is processed correctly.

Because of this, repair work in the shop has slowed when we were already booked out a at least a month in advance before this.

And just because it hailed doesn’t mean the deer 🦌 play nice and stay off the roads or wrecks have stopped and those vehicles are not drivable.

Now a lot of customers have been hit with a second wave of hail damage - this time it was bigger! HOLY HAIL is right! 🫣

Once we get all the estimates completed, (which we’re getting close) we can start scheduling work. We do have extra help that will come on board to help us when that step starts. The estimate part and dealing with adjusters on the phone for hours a day is the biggest part of this process.

If it seems as we’re not doing anything, we promise you we are.

We appreciate your patience - this is definitely a marathon, not a race. 🏁

For a one-man operation this has been a major event and we are working through it the best we can.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve all of you.

Thanks!

05/14/2026

Happy Thursday everyone!

Just wanted to provide an update on where we are with the hail estimates.

We are still surveying damage and will be reaching out to the last of the Gridley folks soon.

We have assessed nearly 80 vehicles so this is taking a tremendous amount of time to assess the damage, upload all the pictures and input all the data into the estimating system.

We are starting to enter some estimates and will start scheduling vehicles soon.

We do appreciate your patience - we do have extra help coming once the repairs start happening but regardless, this will be a lengthy process.

Just wanted to give an update as we’ve been extremely busy trying to finish up jobs to clear the way for the hail repairs to start!

We’ll be reaching out to you individually as soon as your estimate is complete.

05/08/2026

Another trip to Gridley tonight. This makes night #4, and today it was also a full house at our shop!

05/06/2026

The hail damage has been considerable and we have been working tirelessly trying to get all the cars looked at. We plan to be back in Gridley tonight (5/6/26) and tomorrow evening (5/7/26) to continue surveying the damage.

We will head that way late afternoon and will start reaching out to those we hope to evaluate once we get on the road. If you don't hear from us tonight, we are hoping we can get it wrapped up tomorrow or Friday for sure.

Again, this does take about 30-40 minutes per car and several have multiple vehicles to look at.

Once this phase is complete, we will start processing claims for those who are turning in the damage. We will keep you updated as best as we can to let you know where we are in the process.

Again, if you are still expecting us, please have your vehicle clean and insurance/claim info available to help us expedite the process.

We really appreciate your patience.

05/02/2026

Gridley folks:

You will be hearing from us tomorrow about a time slot to look at your vehicle the first of the week.

We do ask that cars be relatively clean as it makes it much easier to see damage. It does take about 30-40 minutes per car to evaluate thoroughly.

Also, please be prepared with insurance information and a claim number if you have already turned the damage in.

Again, thanks for the patience and we’ll see you soon!

05/01/2026

Took the show on the road to Gridley tonight! This was our first ever (in over 30 years) of having this many vehicles to assess all at once. We knocked 15 vehicles out tonight. We plan to be back the first of the week. We will contact those of you we didn’t get to tonight this weekend to schedule a time slot for you! We appreciate your patience and for giving us the opportunity to help you weather this storm .

04/28/2026

UPDATE: Due to the volume of calls we are getting about hail damage from the Gridley area, we plan to be in Gridley Thursday evening. If you have a vehicle you would like for us to look at, please feel free to message us, comment below, or call/text 620-437-7330 and we will get you on the list.

Please know that we have a reputable Paint-less Dent Repairman that can repair metal back to its original shape from the underside saving factory paint without filler or repainting. This process costs the customer considerably less while preserving your vehicles value! We can do all the repairs right here in the shop making it convenient for those in the area! Also, please remember that it’s best if we can snap the pictures of the damage for you.

04/27/2026

Unfortunately the Madison area got some hail yesterday that could have caused some damage. Please know that we have a reputable Paintless Dent Repairman that can repair metal back to its original shape from the underside saving factory paint without filler or repainting. This process costs the customer considerably less while preserving your vehicles value! We can do all the repairs right here in the shop making it convenient for those in the area! Also, please remember that it’s best if we can snap the pictures of the damage for you.

04/20/2026

We are always proud to sponsor and support Senior Cruise Night. Last year we threw out frisbees, this year rally towels!! Pretty amazing to see this little town come to life in such a big way like this every year!

Thanks to Bulldog Ink for making the towels!

01/08/2026

In the ever changing world of the insurance claim process, a lot of insurance companies are asking you, the customers, to take pictures of the damage and send to them.

While sometimes that is sufficient, many times all of the damage is not being documented which in turn causes us hours of time on the phone with adjustors to explain there was more damage then what the pictures indicated. In many cases, the damage is usually deeper than just on the surface.

By doing the claims this way, it often delays us getting the ok to start working on the job and delays payment to us by several weeks due to all the paperwork involved with having to do additional supplements.

Taking pictures and sending to the insurance company is not anything you are required to do as a customer, so we ask that you reach out to Jason before sending your own pictures.

If you have any questions, please let us know. We just have found that when we are able to take a look at the vehicle and get the pictures that includes all the damage, the claim process goes much smoother and quicker for all involved.

And if you've done it, no worries. You aren't alone and all will be well. Just trying to save others from hassles that some are seeing.

As always, we appreciate your business and Happy New Year!

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