Auto Body Repair Facts

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...

Why You Should Care That GMC Only Approves New Genuine GM Parts for Use with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

  It's necessary to use the best replacement parts to preserve your GMC's sophisticated ADAS. When you take your GMC 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...

Why GMC Recommends Only New GM Air Bag Components and How That Affects You

Never take risks with your GMC's air bags. 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 use of any parts...