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...

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...

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...