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The supply crunch writing off cars early and jacking up insurance premiums

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (998+ words) September 7, 2026 — 6:00pm Easily repairable cars are increasingly being written off after minor accidents due to delays in sourcing replacement parts from vehicle manufacturers, Australia’s peak mechanics body says, as insurers concede that the barriers to repair are inflating premiums for all…...