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Mazda Releases Statement on Use of Genuine Mazda Parts in Collision Repairs

Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) recently released a statement regarding the use of its parts when performing collision repairs. The statement reads as follows:

Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) recommends that all maintenance and collision repairs be
performed using Genuine Mazda Parts in order to provide an optimum level
of performance, safety and durability. Genuine Mazda Parts are made
from the same blueprint as the original parts found in production
vehicles, ensuring that each part is guaranteed to perform seamlessly
and wear the same as the day the vehicle was built.


MNAO does not recommend the use of aftermarket parts (or imitation
parts) for any Mazda maintenance or collision repair. These aftermarket
parts are generally made to a lower standard in order to cut costs and
lack the testing required to determine their effectiveness in vehicle
performance and safety. Without access to original manufacturing
specifications, their fit and finish can also be dramatically different.

Only Genuine Mazda Parts purchased from an authorized
Mazda dealer are specifically covered by the Mazda warranty.  The
original warranty could become invalid if aftermarket parts contribute
to the damage of original parts. Even lease-end charges can be affected
if the replacement parts fit poorly. MNAO will not be responsible for
any subsequent repair costs associated with the vehicle or part failure
caused by the use of parts other than Genuine Mazda Parts purchased from
an authorized Mazda dealer.


More information:

Mazda USA

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