Insurance Crisis for EVs, Jeeps, and Stellantis Vehicles: What’s Causing the Spike?

The Expert Podcast

Overview:

• Discover crucial updates in the personal auto insurance industry.
• No matter your state, car type, or coverage, these changes may impact how you insure and maintain your vehicle.

Key Points:

• Parts Backlog Impact: Even minor repairs, like replacing an underpan, can face long delays (e.g., 4-week wait times).
• Rental Car Coverage Limits: Insurance companies may only cover rentals for a limited period, leading to potential issues if repairs take longer than expected.
• Totaling Electric Vehicles (EVs): Damaging the battery on an EV can lead to your vehicle being totaled, even if the repair seems minor.
• Stellantis Brands at Risk: Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and other Stellantis vehicles face uncertainty due to the company's restructuring and possible sale to a Chinese company, which may reduce parts availability.
• Collision Repair Backlog: Body shops are experiencing delays in both estimates and repairs, with some clients waiting 3 weeks just for an estimate.
• Increased Insurance Premiums: Insurance companies are factoring in repair challenges, especially for EVs, and premiums may reach as high as $500/month for some vehicles.

Takeaway:

• It’s more important than ever to avoid accidents, as repair delays and insurance claim processes are more complicated and expensive.
• Be cautious about the brand and type of vehicle you own, as parts availability could significantly impact your ability to get repairs.

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