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...

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...

Buick Only Approves New Genuine GM Parts for Use with ADAS: Here’s Why That’s Important

      Buick wants to protect your Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. When you take your Buick 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 follows what the...

Why Buick Recommends Only New GM Air Bag Components and Why That’s Important to You

    Auto manufacturers provide crucial information about collision repair in their position statements. 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...