I was involved in a minor fender bender 2 nights ago; no biggy. Someone didn't stay in their lane through a double right turn lane and hit my passenger door at the bottom. It's slightly dented, the paint is scraped in one spot. I filed a claim with the other party's insurance and am scheduled for an estimate Monday. My question: is it possible to just have them write me a check for the estimate? I can probably pop the dent out myself, buff the areas that need it, and use touch up paint on the scrape. It's hardy noticeable as it is. I'd just as soon keep the insurance money. Will they even do that, or will they only pay out to a shop? Thanks!
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