Auto Insurers Resist Paying for OEM Parts Over Cheaper Aftermarket Alternatives in Repairs
After an at-fault accident, a policyholder requesting original manufacturer (OEM) parts for repairs on a nearly-new vehicle faced resistance and delays from the insurer, which initially approved recycled and aftermarket parts and required supervisor escalation to even consider covering the price difference. This kind of friction over parts sourcing extends repair timelines and shifts cost and rental-car burden onto customers pursuing legitimate repair-quality requests.
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