Who Are We?

With over a decade of experience in the Auto Body Industry, we are your go-to for all your Right to Appraisal needs in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including Umpiring.

We also assist with the research and documentation necessary to submit a Diminished Value claim after repairs are completed to your vehicle following an accident.

We are Prime

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Auto Damage Estimating

If you contact us for a Right to Appraisal claim being made on behalf of your customer, we will notify the insurance company and work with the appraiser they assign to reach an agreement.

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Umpiring

If you’ve already attempted to reach an agreement with two Auto Damage Appraisers and it failed, we will step in as an umpire and make an informed and impartial decision based on the information available.

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Diminished Value

If your vehicle was damaged in an accident, its value may have diminished. This loss in value is known as diminished value. Prime can help you obtain the research and documentation necessary to submit a claim.

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Get to Know Prime

Douglas Begin

Prime Consulting, Owner

Experienced Collision Repair Planning Specialist. Skilled in Collision Operations Management, Computer Literacy, Sales, and Process Implementation and Management. MA Licensed Auto Damage Appraiser, ASE B6 Certified, and I-CAR Platinum Estimator, and Non-Structural Repair Technician.

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Whether you are an auto body shop owner or a consumer, let’s talk about what Prime can do for you!

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Recent Articles

We like to share thoughts, trends, and news as it related to the auto industry in New England.

Adapting or Failing: Massachusetts Collision Centers Must Confront Insurance Challenges Head-On

The collision repair industry in Massachusetts is changing rapidly, and the pressure isn’t only coming…

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A Call for Clarity: Strengthening the Right to Appraisal in Massachusetts

*Article originally posted to the September 2025 New England Auto Report. The relationship between auto…

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