1. cost evaluation: consult several auto repair shops or professional repairmen to compare the evaluation of A-pillar repair and plastic surgery. In this way, the actual maintenance cost can be determined and whether the insurance compensation is enough can be judged.

2. Out-of-pocket part: Check the insurance policy to confirm whether it is necessary to pay some fees. Some insurance policies have deductibles, that is, you have to bear part of the expenses when repairing the vehicle.

3. Repair methods: communicate with professional auto repair shops to find out feasible repair methods. Sometimes, for minor A-pillar damage, you can choose local repair instead of overall replacement to save money.

4. Consultation: Communicate with insurance companies to see if they can provide more compensation or assistance. Sometimes more compensation can be obtained through further communication and consultation with insurance companies. A-pillar repair and shaping is a professional automobile repair work, which needs experienced automobile mechanics to carry out.