§ 2610. Collision or comprehensive coverage on motor vehicles; claims;\nrepairs. (a) Whenever a motor vehicle collision or comprehensive loss\nshall have been suffered by an insured, no insurer providing collision\nor comprehensive coverage therefor shall require that repairs be made to\nsuch vehicle in a particular place or shop or by a particular concern.\n (b) In processing any such claim (other than a claim solely involving\nwindow glass), the insurer shall not, unless expressly requested by the\ninsured, recommend or suggest repairs be made to such vehicle in a\nparticular place or shop or by a particular concern.\n (c) The insurer shall provide (other than a claim solely involving\nwindow glass) a copy of its repair estimate to the insured that includes\nthe following disclosure, plainly printed in no less than 12 point type:\n"PURSUANT TO SECTION 2610 OF THE INSURANCE LAW, AN INSURANCE COMPANY\nCANNOT REQUIRE THAT REPAIRS BE MADE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A PARTICULAR\nPLACE OR REPAIR SHOP. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE REPAIRED\nIN THE SHOP OF YOUR CHOICE".\n
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