Advice
Advice from the workshop: what to do when your car is damaged
This advice answers the questions people ask at the workshop: what to do after a minor collision, what your insurance changes about your choice of body shop, and when a dent comes out without repainting.
Published on 26.10.2026
From 1 November to 31 March: chains or 4 winter tyres marked 3PMSF in the listed Ain municipalities, Pays de Gex included. What changes for you.
Published on 20.10.2026
Wheel knocked against a kerb in Geneva: the signs to look for on the tyre and the wheel, when to have the alignment set, and who to show the car to.
Published on 19.10.2026
All-season tyres in Geneva: when they count as winter tyres, who they suit, when to keep two sets, and the tread depth to keep an eye on.
Published on 12.10.2026
A body repair quote in Geneva higher than expected: a part repaired or replaced, sensors hidden behind it, and the questions to ask before you agree.
Published on 12.10.2026
Winter tyres in Geneva: the period FEDRO recommends, the tread depth to check before refitting them, and what to mention to the workshop.
Published on 12.10.2026
The car brakes by itself with nothing ahead since a windscreen or bumper was replaced? In Geneva, why calibration comes to mind and what to check.
Published on 12.10.2026
Chassis number for a body repair quote in Geneva: where it appears, how to copy it without mistakes, or attach a photo of the registration document.
Published on 12.10.2026
New windscreen in Geneva: why the driver-assistance camera is recalibrated, who asks for it, and how to book the calibration on its own.
Published on 02.09.2026 · Updated on 12.10.2026
A scratch on a car door: depth, the part affected, the colour to match. What makes the cost of a repair vary, and what shows up when parts come off.
Published on 02.09.2026 · Updated on 12.10.2026
Hail, or a door opened too quickly in a Geneva parking space: how to tell whether a dent can come out without repainting, and the two photos to take.
Published on 02.09.2026 · Updated on 12.10.2026
A minor collision in a Geneva parking space: five things to do in the first hour, who to call first, and how to prepare your quote request.
Published on 02.09.2026 · Updated on 21.10.2026
Your insurer’s garage or one you choose: what your terms say, whether the excess changes, and why nothing should be repaired before the inspection.
Published on 02.09.2026 · Updated on 12.10.2026
Chipped windscreen in Geneva: the photo to take the same day, when the glass gets replaced, break-ins, and broken glass in your insurance policy.