Customers walk in sure of their diagnosis because ChatGPT told them. Sometimes it's dangerous.
Explain the insurance claim process to collision customers
A plain-English claim guide, an FAQ, and a 'what to bring' list.
Who it's for
Body shops whose customers are confused and stressed after an accident.
What you'll have at the end
A plain-English claim guide, an FAQ, and a 'what to bring' list.
Time and cost
30 minutes. Free.
Before you start
- Your process with insurers and the DRP relationships you have
Step-by-step
Open chatgpt.com (or claude.ai) and sign in.
What you'll see: home screen
The prompt
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| Field | What it means | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [BUSINESS NAME] | your shop's name as customers know it | Lakeside Auto Care |
| [CITY] | where you're located; used for local details | Oconomowoc, WI |
| [TONE] | how you talk to customers | friendly, straight-talking, no jargon |
| [CLAIM TYPE] | common claims | deer hit (comprehensive), rear-ended (other driver's insurance) |
| [YOUR PROCESS] | how you handle claims | we photograph, write estimate, work with any insurer |
| [RENTAL] | rental car help | Enterprise next door |
Want help getting this working? Rise Systems in Oconomowoc sets these up.
Follow-ups
What good output looks like
A stressed customer can follow it step by step.
If it goes wrong
- Too legalistic: 'plain words, short steps.'
Level up
Shop management software can send status updates by text through the repair. Cons: cost.
Worth knowing
Don't make coverage promises. Insurers and policies vary.
Wisconsin angle
Deer collisions are common in Wisconsin, especially in fall.
Source: Wisconsin Trades AI editorial
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