OEM vs. Aftermarket Structural Crash Parts
BodyShop Business tracks how collision industry leaders, parts manufacturers and legislators react to questions raised about the safety of structural aftermarket crash parts.
NYSACTA Calls for Recall of Aftermarket Crash Parts
Group joins growing number of organizations pointing out potential safety issues related to non-OEM parts.
Connecticut Repairers Offer to Check Vehicles for Unsafe Aftermarket Bumpers
Group warns consumers that non-OEM bumpers can affect performance in a crash, says insurers should replace parts free of charge.
PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE: No Shame in Gas Grub
I recently met with some of my peers in the publishing industry, and the subject of a good, quick and inexpensive lunch came up. As I listened to my contemporaries drop the names of their favorite eateries, I contemplated whether or not I should offer my two cents. Of course, I was familiar with many
Know Body Shop’s Problems to Start Lean Transformation
Is someone trying to sell you slick lean “tools” before you’ve identified your shop’s problems? Fall into this trap and you may be very disappointed by the outcome.
NSF International Launches Aftermarket Parts Safety Certification Program
Concerns regarding consumer safety and compromised automobile crashworthiness continue to center on the use of certain aftermarket structural parts. NSF International says it has launched a new Automotive Parts Certification Program, which verifies both the quality and performance of aftermarket auto parts via testing and inspections, to address these concerns. The certification program offers independent,
CRA Asks DOI to Trace Aftermarket Bumper Reinforcements Used in Claims
Group says affected policyholders should be alerted to potential safety issues associated with non-OEM parts.
Pull Aluminum Dents with Ease
The Aluminum Weld Station system includes a portable welding cart, welder and all accessories necessary for aluminum dent pulling. The Aluminum Weld Station includes a Pro Spot AL-5 Capacitor Discharge Stud Welder, which is designed for aluminum dent pulling and welding UHSS panels.
Repair Associations Caution Against Using Untested Structural Aftermarket Parts
SCRS, AASP advise repairers against installing untested structural crash parts, call for recalls, certification process.
CRA and Toby Chess to Bring Parts Safety Message To California Lawmakers
Collision Repair Association of California (CRA) President Lee Amaradio announced that Toby Chess will work with the association in a campaign to inform key California lawmakers and regulators about the inherent risks associated with the use of certain aftermarket safety parts. “I’m pleased that Toby Chess is willing to commit his expertise and research to