by telesiscollision | Dec 21, 2022 | Infiniti Owners, Manufacturer Questions, Safety Questions
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...
by telesiscollision | Dec 21, 2022 | Infiniti Owners, Manufacturer Questions, Repair Factors That Impact You Financially, Safety Questions
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...
by telesiscollision | Nov 9, 2022 | GM owners, Manufacturer Questions, Safety Questions
In a recent “position statement” that almost every car manufacturer publishes, GM reported that it does not endorse any wheel repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel’s coatings, using...
by telesiscollision | Nov 9, 2022 | Safety Questions, Volkswagen Owners
If a body shop tells you that a non-OE part or unapproved repair process is acceptable to recondition your wheels, refer to Volkswagen’s position statement on the subject. Volkswagen’s position statement on this topic is short and clear. “A reconditioned wheel or any...
by telesiscollision | Mar 8, 2021 | Chevrolet Owners, GM owners, Manufacturer Questions, Repair Factors That Impact You Financially, Safety Questions
GM wants your Chevy to have the most reliable replacement parts. 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...
by telesiscollision | Mar 8, 2021 | Buick Owners, GM owners, Manufacturer Questions, Repair Factors That Impact You Financially, Safety Questions
GM doesn’t want you to jeopardize your safety with reconditioned wheels. Nearly every car manufacturer releases Position Statements explaining what methods of auto body repair they do or do not recommend. While some shops disregard these statements, we take a...
