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...
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Buick Only Approves New Genuine GM Parts for Use with ADAS: Here’s Why That’s Important
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...
Why Buick Recommends Only New GM Air Bag Components and Why That’s Important to You
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...
Why Acura Rejects Wheel Reconditioning in Collision Repair and Why You Should Care
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,...