When you make a claim, you can ask the insurer’s claim team for a list of their approved repairers. Depending upon where you live, you may be able to choose an approved repairer, but this isn’t the case in all instances.
If you use a non approved repairer when making a claim, there may be an additional excess to pay and your repairs won’t be guaranteed by your insurer. Non approved repairers won’t be able to offer you a courtesy car vehicle either.