Had a similar issue with my '68 Mustang. Shop went beyond insurance guidelines without checking first, and guess who got stuck paying the difference.....

Yeah, totally agree—appraisals are good, but they're not a magic shield. I've seen similar issues pop up in my circle too. One thing I've noticed is t...

Glad it was just a software hiccup this time... but yeah, battery stuff can be tricky. Coming from classic cars, I'm always cautious about how insurer...