Maryland Body Shop Sues State Farm, Allstate Over Steering
Total Recon Auto Center is accusing the insurers of leading an “intentional, malicious campaign” against the repair center, which is an independent Tesla-certified shop.
Travelers Ordered to Reimburse N.C. Shop After Steering Accusation
Travelers and the North Carolina Department of Insurance (DOI) have entered into a voluntary settlement agreement following an accusation of steering by Pack Brothers Collision Center.
Proposed California Anti-Steering Regulation Amended
Section addressing third-party claims added, and language changed relating to insurers telling claimants a chosen shop has a poor record of service or quality.
Dallas-Area Body Shops Take On Insurance Companies
Body shops join other shops around the country in calling out insurers for “requiring” the use of cheaper parts and specifying how much time they should spend on repairs.
Indianapolis TV Station Uncovers Potential Auto Insurance Fraud
Body shops accuse insurers of steering, but State Farm maintains their customers choose where their vehicles are going to be repaired.
U.S. Senator Urges Attorney General to Investigate Auto Insurance Scheme
Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) says steering has the “harmful effect of limiting consumer choice, creating a serious safety risk and suppressing competition in the auto repair industry.”