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ers and independent firms consistently confirms that OEM crash parts clearly out-perform non-OEM crash parts in all critical quality areas, including fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance.
OEM crash parts are the same as those installed on new vehicles, which meet all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
Significant questions remain unanswered about quality, durability and safety of non-OEM crash parts.
Many insurance companies strongly advocate imitation or salvaged crash parts to help lower the cost of repairs. But according to one vehicle manufacturer study, nine out of 10 professional used-car appraisers valued a vehicle repaired with imitation crash parts $740 less than an identical vehicle repaired with OEM crash parts.
While the choice is yours, if you don’t get involved in the decision-making process before repairs actually begin, your parts preferences may not be considered.
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