In a recent “position statement” that almost every car manufacturer publishes, GM reported that it does not endorse any wheel repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Assessing the Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM...
Why Chevrolet Says You Should Not Use Salvage or Recycled Parts in Collision Repair and How This Affects You
GM wants your Chevy to have the most reliable replacement parts. Nearly every car manufacturer releases “Position Statements” that instruct body shops in how to perform repairs on their vehicles to the highest standard. While all body shops should have access to this vital information, not all shops take the...
Why Chevrolet Recommends Only New GM Air Bag Components and Why That’s Important for Your Repair
GM wants to maximize your safety with properly functioning air bags in your Chevy. In the auto body repair industry, we are provided with manufacturers’ Position Statements that describe each auto maker’s recommendations for how those repairs should be done. General Motors has released a detailed statement explaining why...
Why Chevrolet Only Approves New Genuine GM Parts for Use with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Why You Should Care
Your Chevrolet's ADAS requires new OEM replacement parts in order to function as intended by GM. When you take your Chevy to a shop for repairs, it’s imperative that the shop follows the guidelines specified in General Motors’ Position Statement. Every shop has access to this information, but not...
Why GMC Recommends Only New GM Air Bag Components and How That Affects You
Never take risks with your GMC's air bags. In the auto body repair industry, we are provided with manufacturers’ Position Statements that describe each auto maker’s recommendations for how those repairs should be done. General Motors has released a detailed statement explaining why they prohibit the use of any parts...
Why It’s Essential That GM Recommends Pre- and Post-Repair Scans for Your Chevrolet
Pre- and post-repair scans are necessary for getting your Chevrolet repair right. If your Chevy has been in a collision, there are very specific steps that an auto body shop needs to take in order to optimize your vehicle’s repairs. One of the smartest things that a shop can...
GM: How Bad Auto Body Repair Can Affect Your Safety Systems
Your car has safety systems, known universally as ADAS- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. These cover everything from ABS brakes to Electronic Stability Control and up to more complex systems like lane departure warning systems and auto-braking. All of these systems rely on very sophisticated computers. They get their...
GM Says It’s Dangerous to Use Salvage Structural Parts on Your Chevrolet—Here’s Why You Should Care
Preserve the structural integrity of your Chevy by using only the best replacement parts. When you take your Chevy to a body shop for collision repair, of course you’re going to want the job to be done as safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively as possible. At our shop, one of the...
Why GM Discourages Reconditioned Wheels and Why That’s Crucial for Your Buick
GM doesn't want you to jeopardize your safety with reconditioned wheels. Nearly every car manufacturer releases Position Statements explaining what methods of auto body repair they do or do not recommend. While some shops disregard these statements, we take a fine-tooth comb to the information they provide so that we...
Why Buick Says You Should Not Use Salvage or Recycled Parts in Collision Repair and Why That’s Important
The right replacement parts can make all the difference. Nearly every car manufacturer releases “Position Statements” that instruct body shops in how to perform repairs on their vehicles to the highest standard. While all body shops should have access to this vital information, not all shops take the time to...