Your Chevrolet's ADAS requires new OEM replacement parts in order to function as intended by GM. When you take your Chevy 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...
Auto Body Repair Facts
Why Chevrolet Recommends Only New GM Air Bag Components and Why That’s Important for Your Repair
GM wants to maximize your safety with properly functioning air bags in your Chevy. 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...
Why Volvo Doesn’t Approve of Reconditioned Wheels and How This Can Affect Your Collision Repair
Reconditioning can threaten the structural integrity of your Volvo's wheels. Volvo 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...
Ford Approves Only OEM Parts on Structural Repairs—Here’s Why That’s Important
Structural components offer additional protection in the event of a collision and require the right parts to work properly. 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...