H&V Collision Center introduces Mobile Estimating Tool

H&V Collision Center, the largest independent and family-owned collision repair company in the Capital Region, has introduced a mobile estimating device that allows customers to get free and confidential estimates on damage to their vehicle in minutes.

The H&V Mobile Estimating Tool was developed in partnership between H&V and Body Booster. H&V is the only collision repair shop in the Capital Region of upstate New York to offer the Mobile Estimating Tool.

“The new H&V Mobile Estimating Tool gives our customers the ability to get a free and confidential estimate for their car, truck or SUV in just minutes. We are excited about using this new technology to make the repair and estimating process easier and more convenient for our customers,” said H&V’s Vartan Jerian Jr.

“Customers can help jumpstart the repair process with the Mobile Estimating Tool, gathering information for an estimate just minutes after an accident or event. The Mobile Estimating Tool is easy to use for both customers and those of us at H&V, and we are excited to incorporate this new resource into H&V’s repair process,” added Jerian.

H&V’s Mobile Estimating Tool only takes about 10 minutes to complete the estimating process. Customers can submit pictures of their damage vehicle and information and receive an estimate from the comfort of their home. The app is FREE, and takes up no memory on the user’s phone thanks to cloud technology.

Accessing the Mobile Estimating Tool is easy. The first step is go to www.handvcollision.com and click on the “Try Our Mobile Estimating Tool” link. The link will take you to H&V Collision Center’s Body Booster app page where we advise all new users to watch the informational video on how to use the app. From this page, you can add your smart phone number where a link will be texted to your phone. Users can download the app as many times as they want or you can install the app by pressing the upper right hand smart phone symbol where the app will be downloaded to the home screen. Users can then choose their car model, manufacturer, and model year and submit information about the car to H&V, including pictures of the damaged area. Within 10 minutes, one of H&V’s certified estimators will get back to you with an estimate on your vehicle.

Founded 40-years-ago, H&V has expanded from a two-man operation on Oakwood Avenue in Troy, to the largest independently-owned collision repair business in the Capital Region. H&V Collision Center now operates seven locations in the Capital Region and upstate, including locations in Troy, Queensbury, Saratoga, Colonie, Kingston, Schenectady and Clifton Park.

H&V Collision Center was started in the early 1970s by Vartan Jerian Sr. H&V prides itself on customer service, and has earned a customer satisfaction ranking of over 97 percent. H&V supports many community and charitable organizations, and H&V’s community service was recognized in a December 2012 cover story in the national trade magazine Fender Bender. H&V also implemented new technology and practices to make its four locations more environmentally safe. H&V has also implemented modern management practices that reduced repair times and made its shops more efficient.