When insurance companies and repair shops can’t agree, it’s often the driver who loses. And as a key consumer protection quietly disappears from some auto policies, that problem could get even worse.

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You know your credit score affects mortgage rates and credit card approvals. But car insurance? In most states, insurers use your credit to calculate premiums—and it matters more than you think. More ...