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What to expect when we’re inspecting: method of inspection in auto losses
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Auto industry faces fallout from chip crisis
The struggle to source semiconductors is disrupting automotive supply chains, delaying production and deflating car sales. With the current chip shortage expected to last until 2023, automotive manufacturers face a long and challenging road ahead. …
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Vehicle dents, dings and damage: The role of PDR
Your first encounter with paintless dent repair (PDR) may be after a trip to the supermarket or a night of bad weather. Whether your vehicle has a small dent from a shopping cart or severe damage from a hail storm, the results present as one or multi…
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Definition of “accident” under Ontario auto accident benefits policy expands to “trip and fall!”
In a recent License Appeal Tribunal (LAT) decision between a claimant and TD Insurance Meloche Monex (D.S. and TD Insurance Meloche Monex #16-000131/AABS), it would seem the stranger the circumstances, the wider the allowance to access Ontario acci…
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The IoT and forensic vehicle investigations
The Internet of Things (IoT) has made a revolutionary impact on the automotive industry. Just like our smartphones, our cars have become smart cars, more commonly referred to as connected cars. Modern automobiles have the ability to produce, captur…
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Unlocking the mystery of vehicle theft
A tool used within a lock keyway to enable theft leaves an imprint of its actions; microscopic examination by a forensic locksmith can help identify what these imprints mean. According to the Insurance Information Institute, a motor vehicle was…