OEM Parts in Insurance Claims: Buick in California
How to fight for OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts in your insurance repair claim, state laws on OEM parts, and when aftermarket parts are acceptable. This guide covers Buick owners specifically in California, where California's Department of Insurance regulates all claims.
About Buick Claims
Average diminished value: $2,800. Total loss threshold: 70%.
- • Timing chain issues
- • Transmission shudder
- • Infotainment bugs
Tips for Buick Owners in California
- • Buick vehicles depreciate faster — factor this into diminished value claims