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  "generated_at": "2026-08-27T20:03:03.788Z",
  "disclaimer": "Scores are editorial and derived from published policies, public reviews and moderated user reports.",
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          "rationale": "Price matching available; core charges and freight surcharges stated before checkout.",
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      "headquarters": "Salt Lake City, UT, USA",
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      "tagline": "Large catalog, in-house photography",
      "summary": "Long-running performance retailer with a very large Subaru catalog and in-house studio photography for most listings.",
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      "warranty_handling": "Manufacturer warranty applied; retailer assists with RMA paperwork.",
      "shipping_notes": "Most orders ship within one business day from a central warehouse.",
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      "website": "https://www.importimageracing.com",
      "headquarters": "Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA",
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      "tagline": "Enthusiast-run with strong build support",
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      "headquarters": "Gilbert, AZ, USA",
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      "tagline": "Very broad catalog, less Subaru focus",
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