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Why You Should Care That Ford Rejects Wheel Reconditioning in Collision Repair

February 22, 2021

          Wheel reconditioning is a very dangerous practice. Ford 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 […]

Here's Why INFINITI Says You Should Not Use Aftermarket Parts in Collision Repair

February 21, 2021

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” that instruct body shops in […]

Why Volvo Only Permits OEM Parts and How That Matters for Your Repair

February 21, 2021

    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 parts.  That means no aftermarket […]

Buick Only Approves New Genuine GM Parts for Use with ADAS: Here’s Why That’s Important

February 21, 2021

      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 manufacturer says.  GM makes it […]

Why Buick Recommends Only New GM Air Bag Components and Why That’s Important to You

February 21, 2021

    Auto manufacturers provide crucial information about collision repair in their position statements. 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 […]

Why Acura Rejects Wheel Reconditioning in Collision Repair and Why You Should Care

February 21, 2021

    Wheel reconditioning is very dangerous in collision repair. Acura 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 replacing […]

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