Mobileye was the odd one out, sliding nearly 1.5% while the rest of the board held flat or nudged higher on a quiet day across the broader tape.
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🎯 Carrier of the Week
Allstate
Allstate just got fined $230K, here's how to use that in your next denial fight
What they're cutting
Cutting pre- and post-scan as "not required" on DRP estimates
Flat-refusing sublet calibration invoices above their posted labor rate schedule
Denying R&R time on components that must be removed to complete a calibration target setup
Rebuttal that's flipping it
Allstate's own DRP agreement requires repairs meet OEM standards, and every major OEM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, publishes position statements mandating pre- and post-repair scans as part of the repair process, not optional add-ons. Washington state's $230K fine against Allstate this week for claims handling violations gives you a live data point that regulators are already watching how they process th
▶ Play this weekPull the OEM position statement for your vehicle, attach Washington's fine notice as a cover page, and submit your appeal in writing stating that denial of documented OEM-required procedures is an unfair claims practice under your state's insurance c
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Ford's updated ADAS Job Aid is live with revised calibration specs. Two recalls landed overnight, and one structural defect is showing up on Range Rovers. Read on.
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1. Ford releases updated ADAS calibration Job Aid
Ford has released an updated ADAS Job Aid with refreshed component descriptions, locations, and calibration requirements across their lineup. This is the go-to cite when a Ford estimate hits your desk and the OEM procedure is questioned. Grab it and front-load your estimators before the weekend.
Mark says: Pull this bulletin and attach it to every Ford ADAS supplement you write this week to stop estimate denials.
2. Toyota and Lexus steering knuckle recall issued
Toyota and Lexus have issued a recall affecting steering knuckles on certain model years. Vehicles with this defect face potential loss of power steering or steering control. Check your incoming repair queue for affected VINs and flag them for customer notification before any steering work begins.
Mark says: Flag Toyota and Lexus steering jobs; verify VIN against recall list before releasing any vehicle to the road.
Subframe cracking has been documented on certain Range Rover Sport models, creating a structural integrity issue that can affect alignment and suspension geometry. If you're seeing unexpected suspension complaints or alignment specs that won't hold on Range Rovers, subframe inspection is now a critical diagnostic step.
Mark says: Add Range Rover Sport subframe visual to your pre-alignment inspection until you know the affected years and VINs.
4. Washington state fines USAA, Allstate $230K for claims handling violations
The Washington Insurance Commissioner levied $230,000 in fines against USAA and Allstate for unfair claims handling practices and other violations. This signals tighter state-level scrutiny of insurer behavior on supplement approvals and estimate handling. Keep records of denials and timeline issues; regulators are watching.
Mark says: Document every delayed supplement approval and denial; state regulators now have proof insurers are gaming the process.
5. Hunter adds Bosch remote diagnostics to ADASLink scan tool
Hunter Engineering has integrated Bosch Remote Diagnostics Service into its ADASLink calibration platform, letting technicians tap Bosch diagnostic experts on demand. This bridges gaps on complex ADAS faults and speeds root-cause confirmation before a calibration job starts.
Mark says: If you run ADASLink, test this feature on your next ambiguous Bosch ADAS fault to shorten diagnostic guesswork.
Got an ADAS supplement denied on an OEM procedure technicality? Reply to this email with the claim number and we'll send back an OEM-backed rebuttal in 60 seconds, free. No pitch.
Published by Absolute ADAS. Mark Fowler, owner. Mobile ADAS calibration in Western Washington. 50,000+ calibrations on the floor.
👀 Tomorrow: Toyota's steering knuckle recall VIN list is expanding, find out which trims are hitting shops hardest and what it means for your alignment queue.