What do I do if I have an accident?
You should always get a police report and notify your insurance company, especially if there are any injuries. if there are no other vehicles involved or you're unsure what to do, call us. We will advise you as to the best course of action to take.

What does a direct repair shop mean?
Marmin Auto Body has a contractual relationship with all the major insurance companies. This means that we act as their on-site appraisers. There is no waiting for an adjuster to look at your damage. Upon arrival at Marmin's facility, we receive your claims information via a computer download from your insurance company. We take digital photos and upload the estimate back to your carrier. We can then immediately begin or schedule your repair. NO DELAYS.

Will my insurance company guarantee your work?
Yes. If it's a company that we are under contract with, your repair is automatically guaranteed by Marmin and your carrier, regardless of where the car is. If you move to another state, your guarantee moves with you.

Can you settle claims from outside insurance companies?
Yes. Over the past 30 years we have dealt with every company that writes auto insurance. Our reputation is industry-known. We have contacts at all insurance companies, whether they have a direct repair program or not.

What if I don't have insurance or don't want to go through insurance?
No problem. Our estimators will give you many options on repairing your damage. From cost-cutting salvage parts to aftermarket parts or just a cosmetic repair, whatever the budget, we can prepare an estimate to suite your needs.

What about lease return damages?
We are thoroughly knowledgeable in acceptable lease return damage. We will advise you what will and will not be acceptable to your dealer upon lease return. Not all damages have to be repaired. We can advise you on what repairs to do, and then price it accordingly.

Do you offer rent-a-cars?
We have an arrangement with Enterprise Rent-a-car. Upon drop off of your car, we will call Enterprise for you and they will pick you up at our location. If you have rental coverage, Enterprise will bill your insurance company directly.

How long do repairs take?
Our average cycle time on most repairs are 3-4 days. Your repair could be different depending on your damage. We can tell you your cycle time at the time of drop off.

Can you repair any car?
We are a high volume shop and have literally repaired thousands of cars over the years. Our techs are schooled in the latest repair techniques of newer model cars. From hybrid technology to aluminum to high strength steels, we are qualified to repair any year, make or model.

What if my car is vandalized?
We can handle any aspect of repair. From interior restoration to convertible top to radio and navigation replacement.

Why shouldn't I bring my car to the dealer for repair?
Although dealers might do good work, they send their work out to body shops, usually outside Manhattan. This means that the dealer gives up control of the repair process and the cycle time. At Marmin, the customer rep that starts your repair process will see it through to the end personally. You have a one-on-one relationship with the shop, instead of a dealer service writer. Dealers also do not have the direct relationships with insurance companies that Marmin has. This translates to longer repair time and limited guarantee.

Do you pick up and deliver?
Yes. As long as you park in a garage in Manhattan, arrangements can be made.

What payments do you accept?
We accept insurance checks, all major credit and debit cards and cash. We can also arrange to bill your insurance company directly. Payments are not due until your vehicle is released.