Crashed in Snow - Advice on Insurance Repairs Please

As per this thread..... https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/gutted-just-crashed-my-s3-in-the-snow.423403/

I revisited the car yesterday and the damage doesn't look as bad as I thought actually. Definitely repairable.

The insurance company say their approved repairers are L&I Eton who are either in Carlisle or Manchester, a very long way for me to go to assess the quality of the repairs and sign off the work before collecting the car.

Do I lose a lot of benefits if I choose a different repairer, as the insurance company appear to imply this in the wording in their messages and webpages.

I am considering HB Panelcraft Ltd who are Audi approved and much nearer.

Can anyone please offer advice on that?

RS3 S. said:

If you want the car repaired locally then you are within your rights to have it repaired at a garage of your choice. Don't let them fob you off.

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Done exactly that this morning, spoken to Preston garage who regularly deal with insurance claims and they seem great so far, recovery firm will delivery to the Preston garage.