FCA Issues Position Statement on Opt OE Parts
FCA has issued a position statement on “opt OE” parts that appear in various estimating systems.
Carlisle, MOTOR Release White Paper on OE Parts
The report analyzes a wide scope of factors that contribute to purchasing behaviors, including the perceptions, expectations and preferences of OEM parts.
MOTOR Information Systems Releases White Paper on Creating OE Parts Demand
MOTOR Information Systems announced the release of a new educational white paper for OEM parts manufacturers and the greater automotive parts industry titled, “How to Generate More Demand for OE Parts.”
Parts Veteran Creates Ultimateoem.com to Streamline OE Parts Ordering
Ultimateoem.com will allow body shops and mechanical shops to look up OEM parts by VIN number to see which dealers closest to them have those parts in stock.
Ford Utilizes MyPriceLink in Effort to Modernize Delivery of OE Parts Pricing
Ford has announced that it will begin using MyPriceLink for original equipment collision parts pricing, a patented technology from OEC that delivers real-time dynamic collision parts list pricing based on timing and local market conditions.
VIDEO: OE Parts vs. Aftermarket Parts, Presented by Kia
In this video, BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discusses a white paper written by GMB North America titled, “The High Cost of Low Quality Parts,” and how a small increase in part defect rates can lead to a big loss in profits.
VIDEO: OE Parts and Collision Avoidance Systems, Presented by Kia
In this video, BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl talks about why crashrepairinfo.com endorses the use of OEM collision parts when it comes to making sure a vehicle’s collision avoidance systems are operating properly after the repair.
VIDEO: OE Parts – There is a Difference, Presented by Kia
In this video, BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl talks about the advantages crashrepairinfo.com lists for using OE parts, including fit, finish, design, quality, safety and structural integrity, and resale value.
Automotive Recyclers Association Urges GM to Supply OE Parts Data
Association says complexity of today’s automotive supply chain underscores importance of access to VIN-specific OEM parts numbers, build sheet data and other identifying information.
Florida Body Shop Owner Challenges GEICO’s 10-Percent OE Parts Discount with Survey
Collision Concepts Owner Eddie Quintela says none of the more than two dozen shop owners and managers he surveyed offer the discount.