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Volkswagen Approves Only OEM Parts on Structural Repairs—Here’s Why You Should Care
Volkswagen is wary of aftermarket, recycled, and salvage replacement parts in structural repairs. It is common practice in our industry…
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Reconditioned Wheels Are Not Approved by Volkswagen—Here’s How That Affects You
Volkswagen says that it’s dangerous for you to drive on reconditioned wheels. If you are not familiar with wheel reconditioning,…
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Why Cadillac Recommends Only New GM Air Bag Components and Why That Should Matter to You
Preserve the integrity of your air bags so that they can deliver the utmost protection. In the auto body repair…
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Why You Should Care That Cadillac Only Approves New Genuine GM Parts for Use with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Cadillac wants your sophisticated ADAS to continue to function properly. When you take your Cadillac to a shop for repairs,…
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Ford Approves Only OEM Parts on Structural Repairs—Here’s Why That’s Important
Structural components offer additional protection in the event of a collision and require the right parts to work properly. It…
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Why Volvo Doesn’t Approve of Reconditioned Wheels and How This Can Affect Your Collision Repair
Reconditioning can threaten the structural integrity of your Volvo’s wheels. Volvo is very clear that the company does not approve…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Acura Recommends Using Only OEM Parts on Structural Repairs—Here’s Why You Should Care
We always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for collision repairs. If you’re in a collision and need to take your Acura…
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Why Acura Rejects Wheel Reconditioning in Collision Repair and Why You Should Care
Wheel reconditioning is very dangerous in collision repair. Acura is very clear that the company does not approve of any…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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GM Is Specific ADAS Calibrations On Their Vehicles, Here’s How That Affects You
As the owner of a GM car about to get collision repair, you need to know that GM is very…
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Why Ford Says You Cannot Use Aftermarket Windshields, And Why You Should Care
If you own a Ford and your repair involves installing a new windshield, you only have one approved option- use…
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GM Is Specific ADAS Calibrations On Their Vehicles, Here’s How That Affects You.
As the owner of a GM car about to get collision repair, you need to know that GM is very…
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Why Ford Says You Cannot Use Aftermarket Windshields, And Why You Should Care
If you own a Ford and your repair involves installing a new windshield, you only have one approved option- use…
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More Insurers Using Photo Estimates In 2020 And Why That May Be Bad For You
If you’ve just been in an accident, you may have been asked by your insurance company to submit a photo…
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Toyota To Body shops: OEM Position Statements Are A Direct Order, And Why That Matters
An issue with the auto collision repair and the insurance industry seems to be the notion that OEM repair procedures are…
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Why A Photo Estimate Is More Likely To Total Out Your Car
Unless you hate your car and are looking for an excuse to buy a new one, most people fear that…
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Why Toyota Cares So Much About the Quality of Your Auto Body Repair, And So Should You
Toyota and the quest for brand loyalty after a repair Certain brands have very loyal followings, Volkswagen, Subaru, and Toyota…
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Why A Photo Estimate Is More Likely To Total Out Your Car
Unless you hate your car and are looking for an excuse to buy a new one, most people fear that…
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Why Toyota Cares So Much About the Quality of Your Auto Body Repair, And So Should You
Toyota and the quest for brand loyalty after a repair Certain brands have very loyal followings, Volkswagen, Subaru, and Toyota…
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Why Ford Says You Cannot Use Aftermarket Windshields, And Why You Should Care
If you own a Ford and your repair involves installing a new windshield, you only have one approved option- use…
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Why You Need to Know About GM’s Very Specific ADAS Calibrations
As the owner of a GM car about to get collision repair, you need to know that GM is very…
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GM: How Bad Auto Body Repair Can Affect Your Safety Systems
our car has safety systems, known universally as ADAS- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. These cover everything from ABS brakes to…
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How A Minor Fender Bender Can Cost Thousands To Repair – Advice From A Lancaster, PA Auto Body Shop
“It’s going to cost how much to fix my car?” This is a phrase we are hearing more often these…