Repair FacilityGM also recommends that you choose a collision repairfacility that meets your needs before you ever needcollision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collisionrepair center with GM-trained technicians and stateof the art equipment, or be able to recommend acollision repair center that has GM-trained techniciansand comparable equipment.Insuring Your VehicleProtect your investment in your GM vehicle withcomprehensive and collision insurance coverage. Thereare significant differences in the quality of coverageafforded by various insurance policy terms. Manyinsurance policies provide reduced protection to yourGM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairsby using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurancecompanies will not specify aftermarket collisionparts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend thatyou assure your vehicle will be repaired with GMoriginal equipment collision parts. If such insurancecoverage is not available from your current insurancecarrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier.If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company mayrequire you to have insurance that assures repairs withGenuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Readyour lease carefully, as you may be charged at theend of your lease for poor quality repairs.If an Accident OccursHere is what to do if you are involved in an accident.• Try to relax and then check to make sure youare all right. If you are uninjured, make sure thatno one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle,is injured.• If there has been an injury, call 911 for help.Do not leave the scene of an accident untilall matters have been taken care of. Move yourvehicle only if its position puts you in danger oryou are instructed to move it by a police officer.• Give only the necessary and requested informationto police and other parties involved in the accident.Do not discuss your personal condition, mentalframe of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident.This will help guard against post-accident legalaction.• If you need roadside assistance, call GM RoadsideAssistance. See Roadside Service on page 7-6 formore information.• If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where thetowing service will be taking it. Get a card fromthe tow truck operator or write down the driver’sname, the service’s name, and the phone number.7-12
