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The Auto Insurers Bill
Bill stops auto insurers from steering your glass repairs
Vehicle Glass Repair Procedures
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would stop auto insurance companies from tricking or forcing you to use their preferred glass repair shops, protecting your right to choose any local mechanic.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Insurance companies often try to steer you toward repair shops they own or have special deals with. They might even hint that using your own mechanic will cause delays or cost you more money. This bill would outlaw those pressure tactics and force insurers to be honest about who owns the shop they are recommending. It also forces insurers to pay independent shops a fair local rate for the work, rather than dictating lowball prices. If they break the rules, the bill gives you the right to take them to court. It is a solid win for consumer choice and local small businesses.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Stops insurance companies from forcing you to use a specific auto glass repair shop.
- Requires insurers to clearly tell you that you have the right to choose any licensed repair shop.
- Bans insurers from lying about claim delays or lost warranties if you choose an independent mechanic.
- Forces insurers to pay independent shops a fair, local market rate for repairs and safety recalibrations.
- Requires the insurance company to admit if they secretly own or have a financial stake in the repair shop they are pushing you to use.
- Creates a private right of action, meaning you can take the insurer to court if they violate these rules.
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