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Glendale Body Shop
Coverage of Glendale Body Shop in the Nexus archive.
- Shortchanged by insurance: How to avoid costly surprises after a crash
Lawrence Bailey discovered his car insurance only covered aftermarket parts after a collision, leaving him to pay $2,000 out-of-pocket for OEM repairs. Auto body shop experts warn that aftermarket parts may lack crash testing and fit issues, while insurance companies like Progressive defend their use to control costs. Solutions include hiring an independent appraiser or adding an OEM endorsement to policies.