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FCA Releases Position Statement Cautioning Opt-OE Collision Repair Parts Are Not OEM

November 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

FCA US LLC released a position statement cautioning the collision repair industry and vehicle owners that parts labeled as Opt-OE should not be confused with genuine OEM parts from the manufacturer. According to the position statement, “Opt OE parts can seem like authentic Mopar, at a value price compared to purchasing from an FCA dealer. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FCA, OEM Parts, Opt-OE Parts, Position Statement

Automotive Recyclers Association Criticizes Subaru’s Position Against Recycled and Aftermarket Parts

April 17, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced “extreme concern” with Subaru of America, Inc. position statements regarding parts choice. Subaru is defending the position statement. In Subaru’s position statement on Use of Aftermarket Substitute Parts on Subaru Vehicles, ARA contends that Subaru’s recommendation on the use of Subaru Genuine Parts in a Subaru Certified Collision Center […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Non-OEM Parts, Position Statement, Recycled Parts, Subaru

OEM1Stop Website Includes Glass Position Statements

December 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

OEM1Stop.com has added links to vehicle manufacturer position statements on auto glass replacement to the parts position statement section of its website. Several vehicle manufacturers have issued position statements cautioning the collision repair industry on the use of non-OEM auto glass due to concerns about its impact on advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) performance or […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, OEM1Stop, Position Statement

Collision Repair Associations Endorse OEM Procedures

August 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

OEM Procedures Position

The three national collision repair associations and a group of 22 state and regional associations reiterated a 2011 endorsement of OEM collision repair procedures as the standard for repairs. In a letter published on the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) website, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OEM Repair Procedures, Position Statement

Vehicle Manufacturer Associations Call for Collision Repair Industry to Follow OEM Repair Procedures

January 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Associations representing virtually all automakers selling cars and light duty trucks in the United States released a policy position statement today calling for all collision repairs to be conducted in accordance with the repair procedures issued by the vehicle’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The statement, released by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Alliance, Global Automakers, OEM Repair Procedures, Position Statement

Ford Issues Position Statement on Collision Repair Diagnostic Scans

December 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

All Ford vehicles from Model Year 2010 should be scanned before collision repair estimates. Ford Motor Company has issued a position statement covering the need for diagnostic scanning before and after the collision repair process. The position statement can be downloaded from OEM1Stop.com. According to the Ford statement, any Model Year 2010 vehicle with damage […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, Ford Motor Company, Position Statement

AirPro Integrates OEM Position Statements In Scan Reports

July 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced the integration of vehicle manufacturer position statements regarding scanning, programming and vehicle calibrations to the vehicle scan reports sent to its network of repair facilities across North America.  “We are always looking to add value for our repair facility partners”, stated Chuck Olsen Executive Director Operations at AirPro Diagnostics. “The ability to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Diagnostics, OEM Repair Procedures, Position Statement

Honda Updates Position Statement on Collision Repair Parts Usage on ADAS-Equipped Vehicles

June 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bulletin supersedes 2014 guidance requiring OEM collision repair parts to restore proper function of advanced driver assistance systems. American Honda Motor Company released an updated position statement that details the need for OEM parts on vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The bulletin details concerns relative to windshield replacement, windshield replacement on vehicles […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, American Honda Motor Company, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, Position Statement

Hyundai Joins List of Manufacturers Recommending Diagnostic Scans Before and After Collision Repair

April 3, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

On March 28th, Hyundai Motor America released a position statement recommending that collision repair facilities perform diagnostic scans on vehicles both before and after the collision repair process. According to the statement: Hyundai vehicles are equipped with multiple electronic components and systems within each vehicle. Therefore, it is important that vehicles involved in a collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, Hyundai, Position Statement

ASA Collision Division Reaffirms Endorsement of OEM Collision Repair Procedures

March 28, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Division Operations Committee (COC) of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has reaffirmed the association’s position endorsing the use of required OEM collision repair service procedures when such procedures are available. During their regular monthly meeting, COC members discussed several legislative initiatives being monitored across the nation. Language in one such initiative in Indiana […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Indiana, legislation, OEM Repair Procedures, Position Statement

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