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Is the repair shop alledging this was a prexisting condition with the jeep and that is why they are not treating it as a supplemental repair? Even if the steering box was worn and the impact caused the box to jump teeth or whatever its still on them. The fact that you have the check to sign over to the body shop helps expedite this issue right to the top. You might try to contact the other insureds agent. Find out who his or her boss is and go at it that way. You might get some action if they think you are going to hold up payment.. Its not about the money.. its about the money.

Good luck.

Vinnie