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INFINITI Requires OEM Air Bag Components: How This Impacts Your Collision Repair

March 3, 2021

      INFINITI says you shouldn’t take chances with the condition of your air bags. Most car manufacturers issue “OEM Position Statements” to car repair shops that outline their expectations of how repairs should be performed.  INFINITI has issued a statement about the air bags in their vehicles and how only new OEM parts […]

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Why You Should Care That INFINITI Doesn’t Approve of Reconditioned Wheels

March 3, 2021

Wheel reconditioning is a dangerous and risky practice of collision repair. INFINITI 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 wheel, instead of […]

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Why Mercedes-Benz Does Not Approve of Wheel Reconditioning and How This Affects You

March 3, 2021

      Reconditioning could compromise the structural integrity of your Mercedes’ 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.   Nearly every […]

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Why GM Discourages Reconditioned Wheels and What That Means for Your Cadillac Repair

March 3, 2021

GM warns that wheel reconditioning is a dangerous practice in collision repair. Nearly every car manufacturer releases Position Statements explaining what methods of auto body repair they do or do not recommend.  While some shops disregard these statements, we take a fine-tooth comb to the information they provide so that we can provide the best […]

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