Question

In cases involving the repair of an auto in California, no insurer may: a) All of the responses are correct. b) Require that an automobile be repaired at a specific repair shop. c) Require a claimant to travel an unreasonable distance to inspect a replacement automobile, to conduct an inspection of the vehicle, to obtain a repair estimate, or to have the automobile repaired at a specific shop. d) Suggest or recommend that an automobile be repaired at a specific repair shop, unless all of the requirements set forth in the California Insurance code, section 758.

Answer 1

In cases involving the repair of an auto in California, an insurer is not allowed to require that an automobile be repaired at a specific repair shop. Additionally, the insurer cannot require the claimant to travel an unreasonable distance to inspect a replacement automobile or obtain a repair estimate, or suggest or recommend a specific repair shop unless all requirements in the California Insurance code are met.

Step-by-step explanation:

In cases involving the repair of an auto in California, no insurer may:

1. Require that an automobile be repaired at a specific repair shop.
2. Require a claimant to travel an unreasonable distance to inspect a replacement automobile, to conduct an inspection of the vehicle, to obtain a repair estimate, or to have the automobile repaired at a specific shop.
3. Suggest or recommend that an automobile be repaired at a specific repair shop, unless all of the requirements set forth in the California Insurance code, section 758.

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