The last thing you want is for your air bag to fail in the event of a collision. The use of used or salvaged parts can put you at risk of this happening.
Category: Manufacturer Questions
Why You Should Care That INFINITI Doesn’t Approve of Reconditioned Wheels
INFINITI’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and Limited Warranty on replacement parts do not apply to any parts other than genuine original equipment parts.
INFINITI Discourages the Use of Salvage or Recycled Parts-Why This Is Important for Your Repair
INFINITI recognizes the importance of recycling, but the use of salvage/recycled parts to repair collision-damaged vehicles raises serious concerns about quality, suitability, safety, and warranty.
Why Mercedes-Benz Does Not Approve of Wheel Reconditioning and How This Affects You
MBUSA approves only wheel repairs that are limited to surface sanding and cosmetic refinishing processes that remove and replace paint coatings only.
GM Says It’s Dangerous to Use Salvage Structural Parts on Your Cadillac-Here’s Why They’re Right
Unlike salvage parts, new Original Equipment Manufacturer parts have never been used, never been exposed to the elements, never been rendered defective by improper disassembly.
Why GM Discourages Reconditioned Wheels and What That Means for Your Cadillac Repair
Superficial cosmetic adjustments are allowed, since they won’t jeopardize the integrity of the wheel structure.
Why It’s Essential That GM Recommends Pre- and Post-Repair Scans for Your Cadillac
If your Cadillac 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.
Why Subaru Does Not Approve of Wheel Reconditioning and Why That’s Critical for Your Repair
Subaru will only warrant an undamaged original wheel or a new replacement wheel.
Subaru Recommends Only Using OEM Parts on Structural Repairs-Here’s Why You Should Care
Subaru does not support the use of aftermarket, alternative, or reverse-engineered components, or anything other than Subaru Genuine Parts for the collision repair of any Subaru vehicle.
Why Nissan Says You Should Not Use Aftermarket Parts in Collision Repair and Why That Matters to You
Aftermarket and other non-OEM parts are more generic, meaning they are intended for broader use. Because they are more generic, aftermarket parts are not guaranteed to fit and function precisely for Nissans.