Which Body Shops Does Root Insurance Allow Me to Use?

Root Insurance has you covered no matter where you would like to have your repairs covered. You are free to choose the autobody shop of your liking although it's highly recommended to use one of the blue seal approved Automotive Service Excellence body shops. To find your closest one you can use the search map on ASE's website.

Adam Goldkamp is the editor / author responsible for this content.
Dec 9, 2022

In the unfortunate circumstance that you are in an accident, you want to make sure you are prepared by having valid insurance and understand the process you need to follow to get your claim sorted quickly. Root Insurance has made finding a body shop simple by allowing you to use your preferred body shop or searching for a repair shop in the Automotive Service Excellence network.

If you don't have a preferred auto body shop then it is recommended that you search for your closest Automotive Service Excellence body repair shop. There are currently 1, 500 shops containing the ASE blue seal throughout the country and you can find your closest one by following the below steps:

Searching For an Automotive Service Excellence Body Shop

To find your closest Blue Seal Automotive Service Excellence body shop you need to start the search on their website by following the instructions below:

  1. Go to the network search tool located on the Automotive Service Excellence website.
  2. You can then enter your city, state or zip code to get a list of auto body repair shops in the area you are looking in.
  3. In the search results, you will be given all the contact details for the shop and the address of where they are located.
  4. Once you have chosen your preferred auto body shop all you need to do is call them on the number provided in the search results and book your vehicle in.

Using your Own Autobody Shop

If you already have a favorite auto body shop then Root Insurance will allow you to have your repairs completed at your chosen store. You will be required to follow the following steps:

  1. You will need to book your vehicle for an appraisal at the auto body shop and get the quote for repairs.
  2. You will then need to submit the appraisal to Root Insurance on confirmation from your consultant.
  3. You will need to start your claim through either the App or Online via the website. You will be advised by the consultant when you need to submit the appraisal.
  4. If you are struggling to find a suitable auto repair body shop in your area then always remember you can contact Root Insurance customer support for any assistance and advice you need.

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