2011 Buick Lucern Owner's Manual - Page 430

Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you ensure that your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see Roadside Assistance Program on page 8‑7. Gather the following information: ... Driver's name, address, and telephone number Driver's license number Owner's name, address, and telephone number Vehicle license plate number Vehicle make, model, and model year Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Insurance company and policy number General description of the damage to the other vehicle Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. See "Collision Parts" earlier in this section. If the airbag has inflated, see What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? on page 2‑62. If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. 8-12