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...
OE-Recommended Steel and Aluminum Wheel Repair Standards on All Nissan Vehicles
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...
Mercedes-Benz Does Not Want Aftermarket Parts Used on Collision Repairs
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 performed by a...
Why You Should Always Insist for OE Collision Replacement Parts
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 Original...