Mercedes-Benz’s Position on Diagnostic Repairs
Mercedes-Benz vehicles consistently set the standard for safety, occupant protection, and engineering design. Advancements in our technology incorporate many different electronic control units, sensors, and cameras that assist various functions within the vehicle....
Mercedes-Benz’s Position on Genuine Replacement Parts
From the invention of the crumple zone to countless innovations in occupant protection and accident avoidance, the safety firsts of Mercedes-Benz often set a standard that all automobiles eventually follow. In maintaining the highest standards, MBUSA provides...
Don’t Blend Clearcoats with Your Lincoln
The Lincoln Motor Company does not approve the procedure of clearcoat blending or using clearcoat blending in any warranty or collision repair. They strongly suggest that blending clearcoat might lead to future issues down the road with peeling and product...
Aftermarket Replacement Windshields May Cause Honda Sensing Systems to Work Abnormally
This update applies strictly to all models with Honda Sensing systems Are you replacing a windshield on a vehicle equipped with any of these Honda Sensing systems? • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) • Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) • Forward Collision Warning...
Pre- And Post- Scanning Of Collision Vehicles Subaru Of America, Inc.
With each new model, Subaru makes advancements in technology that assist in the operation and safety of our vehicles. These advancements incorporate different sensor, cameras, control units, as well as other components, to assist with the functionality of the vehicle....
Ford Pre- and Post-Diagnostic Scanning Protocol
Ford Motor Company vehicles contain many state-of-the art features that provide occupant safety and enhance the driving experience. During collision repairs, it is critical the proper function of these systems and features be restored back to pre-accident condition...
Clear Coat Blending is not Recommended by Hyundai Motor America
Clear Coat blending is a procedure sometimes used on spot repairs performed within the borders of a body panel. After base coats are applied to the spot repair, a clear coat is applied only to the spot repair area. This is followed by spraying blending solvent onto...
Use Only Honda-Supplied Parts on Every Repair
American Honda recognizes the importance of recycling, however the use of salvage/recycled parts to repair collision-damaged vehicles raises serious concerns about quality, suitability, safety and warranty. Many factors can influence the quality and/or suitability of...
Nissan Does Not Want Recycled Parts in All Collision Repairs
Some body shops suggest that collision repairers should not use salvage/recycled parts while others may prefer them. In other cases, carmakers discourage the use of them. In this scenario, Nissan North America recognizes the importance of recycling. But the use of...
OE-Recommended Steel and Aluminum Wheel Repair Standards on All Nissan Vehicles
Nissan North America does not approve of any repairs made to any of its wheels, which includes the use of any repaired steel or aluminum wheel that involves welding, bending, hammering, straightening, re-machining, reforming, or adding new material, as this can...
Mercedes-Benz Does Not Want Aftermarket Parts Used on Collision Repairs
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and Genuine Parts are designed and manufactured to meet production-engineered specifications while maximizing the safety of all occupants in a collision. If a collision repair is necessary, the carmaker strongly recommends that all repairs be...
Why You Should Always Insist for OE Collision Replacement Parts
Some carmakers suggest it while others insist on it, but in almost every case, vehicle manufacturers want OEM collision repair parts in each repair. The OEM Collision Repair Roundtable is a collision repair industry association composed of representatives from...
Volvo Does Not Endorse the Use of Approve Anything but Genuine Volvo Car Replacement Parts
Always make certain that your collision repairer does not use anything other than Genuine Volvo Car replacement parts on your Volvo. Aftermarket Parts Don’t Make the Grade Volvo Car USA does not approve of the use of aftermarket replacement parts. All the parts in a...
Volvo Does Not Approve of Aftermarket Parts Utilization
Volvo Car USA does not approve of the use of aftermarket replacement parts. All the parts in a Volvo vehicle are responsible for specific functions. Genuine Volvo parts have been optimized for safety, structural integrity and fit. Aftermarket parts are not subjected...
Volvo does not endorse reconditioning Volvo wheels
Volvo Car USA does not approve the use of reconditioned Volvo wheels or any type of process that attempts to restore damaged wheels on Volvo vehicles. Doing so may result in loss of vehicle control and injury or death to passengers. When it comes to a damaged wheel,...
Volkswagen Unibody Structural
To promote and maintain its rigorous standards of quality and safety, Volkswagen of America, Inc. provides collision repair centers with critical information about collision repair and parts replacement on Volkswagen vehicles. In this blog, they outline the importance...
INFINITI Says No to Salvaged/Recycled Parts
Don’t attempt to save money by asking your collision repairer to use salvaged parts during your next repair. INFINITI recognizes the importance of recycling, but the use of salvaged/recycled parts to repair collision-damaged vehicles raises serious concerns about...
Non-OE INFINITI Parts are Not Approved on Any Collision Repairs of Any Infiniti
The original parts used on an INFINITI automobile are designed and built to provide optimum fit, function, safety, and structural integrity. For this reason, INFINITI does not approve of the use of aftermarket, gray market, or imitation parts. When collision repairs...

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