It's a tale as old as time. An unsuspecting person takes their car to the local auto mechanic for a routine check-up or repair, only to be told it needs a series of unexpected and expensive repairs.

Owning a car has plenty of benefits but also carries significant responsibilities. Keeping a car in good shape requires allocating funds toward routine car maintenance, as well as unexpected repairs.

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As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...