Auto Insurance Claim Estimates Stall When Recycled Parts Become Unavailable
An insurer collision repair estimate relied on a recycled part that later became unavailable, leaving the claim unresolved with no clear process for updating the estimate. This highlights a gap in how insurers handle parts-availability changes mid-claim, particularly for EVs with limited aftermarket parts supply.
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