1. Authorization of Release. Customer authorizes Collision Claims Advisors ("Facility") to release the vehicle described herein to the third party identified above, or their authorized agent, for the purpose specified. Customer represents that they have the lawful authority to authorize the release of this vehicle.

2. Outstanding Balance & Lien Rights. Customer acknowledges that Facility retains a possessory lien on the vehicle for all outstanding charges including, but not limited to, repair costs, teardown charges, diagnostic fees, storage fees, retention fees, administrative fees, and any other amounts owed. Facility reserves the right to refuse release of the vehicle until all outstanding charges have been paid in full. If a third party, including an insurance carrier or agent acting on behalf of the carrier, tenders payment that is less than the total amount owed, Facility may, at its sole discretion, either (a) refuse to release the vehicle until the balance is paid in full, or (b) release the vehicle and hold Customer financially responsible for the remaining unpaid balance.

3. Customer Liability for Unpaid Charges. Customer understands and agrees that releasing the vehicle to a third party does not extinguish Customer's obligation to pay the full amount owed to Facility. If the insurance carrier, salvage buyer, or any other party fails to pay or underpays the charges owed to Facility, Customer remains personally and legally responsible for any and all unpaid amounts, including interest accruing at the statutory rate from the date of release until paid in full.

4. Insurance Carrier Shortfalls. Customer acknowledges that an insurance carrier's valuation, estimate, or settlement offer does not determine the amount owed to Facility. Customer agrees that any shortfall between what the insurance carrier pays and the total charges assessed by Facility is Customer's sole financial responsibility.

5. Waiver of Claims Against Facility. By authorizing this release, Customer waives any and all claims against Facility arising from or related to the release of the vehicle to the designated third party, including but not limited to claims for damage, loss, or diminished value occurring after the vehicle leaves Facility's premises.

6. Collection & Legal Remedies. In the event of non-payment, Facility reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies, including but not limited to collections, small claims court, civil action, and recovery of reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred in the collection of amounts owed.

7. Acknowledgment. Customer acknowledges that they have read and understand the terms of this Vehicle Release Authorization, that all fees and charges were disclosed prior to services being rendered, and that they are executing this authorization voluntarily.