Insurer Accused of Steering Customers Away From Independent Repair Shops
A repair shop describes an insurer allegedly discouraging customers from using independent shops by threatening extra out-of-pocket costs and no warranty. A single anecdotal complaint framed as a legal/regulatory grievance rather than a software problem.
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