# Substandard Repair

_Glossary_

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Vehicle repairs that fail to restore the vehicle to pre-loss condition in quality, safety, or appearance.

Substandard repairs trigger supplements, reinspection, and sometimes bad faith allegations. Insurers owe fair payment for proper repairs; shops owe workmanlike performance. OEM vs. aftermarket part disputes are common.



Clear coat peels after a cheap blend; insurer sends adjuster for supplemental payment to redo panel at a certified shop.