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Reconditioned Wheels Are Not Approved by Volkswagen—Here’s How That Affects You

  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...

Volkswagen Approves Only OEM Parts on Structural Repairs—Here’s Why You Should Care

  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...

Why It Matters That Nissan Doesn’t Approve of Reconditioned Wheels

  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...

Nissan Discourages the Use of Salvage or Recycled Parts—Why This Is Important for Your Repair

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...