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Parts & safety↗
Do I have to accept non-OEM parts?
No, the final choice is yours but if the insurer wants to use non-OEM parts and you decide to use more expensive OEM parts, you may have to pay t...
Parts & safety↗
IIHS Does Not Recommend Use of Aftermarket Structural Parts
Came across an interesting article the other day in Collision Week. They talked about how the IIHS doesn’t endorse the use of aftermarket parts....
Parts & safety↗
What parts will be replaced on my vehicle?
This is a wide open question and can only be answered by your policy limits. Your policy may state that they can replace OEM parts with like, kin...
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