Insurers deny OEM replacement parts after vehicle damage claims
Insurance agents routinely refuse OEM parts for vehicle damage repairs, pushing cheaper aftermarket alternatives that may compromise safety or warranty. Claimants face dismissive service when challenging these decisions. This structural policy gap leaves vehicle owners with degraded repair outcomes and no clear escalation path.
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Insurance adjusters only cover partial damage from accidents, ignoring secondary injuries to vehicles
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