While you might be able to find salvaged or used OEM air bag components to use on your Nissan, those parts might already be compromised.
Category: Manufacturer Questions
Hyundai Does Not Approve of Wheel Reconditioning-Here’s Why That’s Important for Your Repair
Being the only parts of the car to actually make contact with the road, your wheels are essential to your safety and are worth investing the proper time and energy into.
GM Says It’s Dangerous to Use Salvage Structural Parts on Your GMC-Here’s Why They’re Right
General Motors does not approve of or support structural repair procedures where Genuine GM Parts are not used for Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles.
Why It’s Essential That GM Recommends Pre- and Post-Repair Scans for Your GMC
All parts of your GMC are designed to work together. When one part is impaired, this can affect a slew of functions within your car’s systems.
Why Honda Rejects Wheel Reconditioning in Collision Repair and How This Affects You
“American Honda Motor Co, Inc. does not approve of any repair of steel or aluminum wheels that involves welding, bending hammering, straightening, re-machining, reforming, or adding new material.”
Honda Recommends Only Using OEM Parts on Structural Repairs-Here’s Why That’s Important
Even upon close inspection, it’s often impossible to see all the microscopic damage a salvage part might have endured.
Why Chevrolet Only Approves New Genuine GM Parts for Use with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Why You Should Care
Depending on the GM model and the year it was manufactured, your vehicle may have a very different level of ADAS than another GM vehicle.
Why Chevrolet Recommends Only New GM Air Bag Components and Why That’s Important for Your Repair
Using aftermarket parts, salvaged parts, or parts from previous model years could jeopardize your entire air bag system, potentially risking your safety.
Why Volvo Doesn’t Approve of Reconditioned Wheels and How This Can Affect Your Collision Repair
“Volvo Car USA only approves of wheel repairs limited to cosmetic refinishing that remove and restore paint coatings only.”
Ford Approves Only OEM Parts on Structural Repairs-Here’s Why That’s Important
Structural parts include floor elements, body panels, frame rails, and more that basically hold your vehicle together.