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	Insurance question: I backed into a pole (crappy day), how does one typically go about submitting such a claim for insurance? Do you pay them your deductable and then they pay the shop? Is it usually worth getting them involved, or cheaper for you to pay? By Cyndi Ninja Asked May 17 2008 8:41AM	25 Pts Rate Question

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by FaerieWhings on May 17, 2008 at 8:48 am Permalink

I would find out how much repair is compared to your deductible and then decide of your insurance going up is worth it as well. Because when you make a claim your insurance goes up.

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