February 24, 2021
Cadillac wants your sophisticated ADAS to continue to function properly. When you take your Cadillac 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 manufacturer says. GM makes it clear […]
February 24, 2021
Preserve the integrity of your air bags so that they can deliver the utmost protection. 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 […]
February 24, 2021
Volkswagen says that it’s dangerous for you to drive on reconditioned 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 the wheel. When […]
February 24, 2021
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 a Position Statement recommending that […]
February 23, 2021
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 try to repair a damaged […]
February 23, 2021
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 information, not all shops take […]
February 23, 2021
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 follows what the manufacturer says. […]
February 23, 2021
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 other than genuine GM warranted […]
February 22, 2021
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 the wheel. When it […]
February 22, 2021
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 structural repairs, Lincoln has released […]
