N.Y. Ins. Law § 2610

§ 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 a copy of its repair estimate to the\ninsured that includes the following disclosure, plainly printed in no\nless than 12 point type: "PURSUANT TO SECTION 2610 OF THE INSURANCE LAW,\nAN INSURANCE COMPANY CANNOT REQUIRE THAT REPAIRS BE MADE TO A MOTOR\nVEHICLE IN A PARTICULAR PLACE OR REPAIR SHOP. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE\nYOUR VEHICLE REPAIRED IN THE SHOP OF YOUR CHOICE".\n * NB Effective January 1, 2017\n