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...
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...
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...