360 CUSTOMER INFORMATIONRepair FacilityGM also recommends that you choosea collision repair facility that meetsyour needs before you ever needcollision repairs. Your dealer may havea collision repair center withGM-trained technicians andstate-of-the-art equipment, or be ableto recommend a collision repair centerthat has GM-trained technicians andcomparable equipment.Insuring the VehicleProtect your investment in the GMvehicle with comprehensive andcollision insurance coverage. There aresignificant differences in the quality ofcoverage afforded by variousinsurance policy terms. Manyinsurance policies provide reducedprotection to the GM vehicle bylimiting compensation for damagerepairs by using aftermarket collisionparts. Some insurance companies willnot specify aftermarket collision parts.When purchasing insurance, werecommend that you ensure that thevehicle will be repaired with GMoriginal equipment collision parts.If such insurance coverage is notavailable from your current insurancecarrier, consider switching to anotherinsurance carrier.If the vehicle is leased, the leasingcompany may require you to haveinsurance that ensures repairs withGenuine GM Original EquipmentManufacturer (OEM) parts or GenuineManufacturer replacement parts. Readthe lease carefully, as you may becharged at the end of the lease forpoor quality repairs.If a Crash OccursIf there has been an injury, callemergency services for help. Do notleave the scene of a crash until allmatters have been taken care of. Movethe vehicle only if its position putsyou in danger, or you are instructed tomove it by a police officer.Give only the necessary informationto police and other parties involved inthe crash.For emergency towing see RoadsideService 0 356.Gather the following information:. Driver name, address, andtelephone number. Driver license number. Owner name, address, andtelephone number. Vehicle license plate number. Vehicle make, model, andmodel year. Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN). Insurance company and policynumber. General description of the damageto the other vehicleChoose a reputable repair facility thatuses quality replacement parts. See“Collision Parts” earlier in this section.If the airbag has inflated, see WhatWill You See after an Airbag Inflates?0 80.Managing the Vehicle DamageRepair ProcessIn the event that the vehicle requiresdamage repairs, GM recommends thatyou take an active role in its repair.If you have a pre-determined repair
