Volkswagen is wary of aftermarket, recycled, and salvage replacement parts in structural repairs. It is common practice in our industry for each vehicle manufacturer to provide “Position Statements” that explain the best methods for repairing their makes and models. In the event of structural repairs, Volkswagen has released...
Why It Matters That Nissan Doesn’t Approve of Reconditioned Wheels
Wheel reconditioning is a dangerous practice in collision repair. Nissan is very clear that the company does not approve of any wheel repair that involves reconditioning. If you are not familiar with wheel reconditioning, it is a process of using various tools and methods to...
Nissan Discourages the Use of Salvage or Recycled Parts—Why This Is Important for Your Repair
Nissan is concerned about the reliability of salvage and recycled parts in collision repair. 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...
Why You Should Care That GMC Only Approves New Genuine GM Parts for Use with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
It's necessary to use the best replacement parts to preserve your GMC's sophisticated ADAS. When you take your GMC 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 every shop...
Reconditioned Wheels Are Not Approved by Audi—Here's How This Can Affect Your Repair
Reconditioning threatens the structural integrity of your wheels. If you are not familiar with wheel reconditioning, it is a process of using various tools and methods to try to repair a damaged wheel, instead of replacing it entirely. Some methods include welding, re-plating, or reshaping...
Lincoln Approves Only OEM Parts on Structural Repairs—Why That Matters to You
Don't take a chance with the parts that make up the foundation of your Lincoln. It is common practice in our industry for each vehicle manufacturer to provide “Position Statements” that explain the best methods for repairing their makes and models. In the event of...
Why You Should Care That Ford Rejects Wheel Reconditioning in Collision Repair
Wheel reconditioning is a very dangerous practice. Ford is very clear that the company does not approve of any wheel repair that involves reconditioning. If you are not familiar with wheel reconditioning, it is a process of using various tools and methods to try to...
Cadillac Says You Should Not Use Salvage or Recycled Parts in Collision Repair—Here’s Why That Matters
Salvage and recycled parts can't compare to OEM parts in collision repair. 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...
Here's Why INFINITI Says You Should Not Use Aftermarket Parts in Collision Repair
New OEM parts are crucial in the repair of your INFINITI. When you take your INFINITI in for repairs, it is essential that you use dedicated INFINITI OEM replacement parts in order to guarantee the best possible outcome for your vehicle. Nearly every car manufacturer releases “OEM Position Statements”...
Why Volvo Only Permits OEM Parts and How That Matters for Your Repair
OEM parts are the best replacement parts for your Volvo's collision repair. Volvo has issued a robust position statement explaining which parts it does and does not approve of in its vehicles’ repairs. As a whole, Volvo does not approve of any parts other than Original Equipment Manufacturer...