Following allegations that accredited ICBC body shops over-charge the insurance corporation for repairs, B.C.s Automotive Retailers Association says “it’s just not true.”
This is after the provincial government announced it would lead an audit to look into fraud and inflation claims at ICBC.
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But the association’s president, Ken McCormack, said there’s no evidence some shops overbill the insurance corporation, adding there is a system in place.
McCormack said ICBC ultimately inspects the process to verify the information and costs.
Last week a caller to CKNW said he was quoted $1,000 for a bumper paint job but when he called across the border to a shop in Bellingham he was quoted $275 US.
Rick Hatswell, chief operating officer with Craftsman Collision says price can vary depending on the work that’s being done.
He said all of the information on a repair is sent to ICBC for review who will often times ask for more information, such as a picture.
McCormack and Hatswell said they are confident no “significant issues” will come of it, but added they can’t speak for all shops.