American Honda Launches New Consumer Collision Repair Brochure Explaining OEM, Aftermarket Parts
American Honda Motor Co, Inc. is announced the launch of a new consumer-oriented collision repair brochure. The tri-fold brochure is designed to be used by body shop estimators and managers when talking to consumers about collision repairs. The brochure defines the difference between OE replacement parts and alternative parts and touches on consumer rights.
NACE Town Hall Addresses Aftermarket Parts Issue
One of three new events debuting at this year’s Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), attendees of the NACE Town Hall participated in the latest industry discussion of aftermarket parts. ASRW includes the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) and was held Oct. 10-13, 2010, at
NSF Certifies Reinforcement Bars as Part of Automotive Aftermarket Parts Certification Program
NSF International, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that performs standards development, product certification, education and risk-management for public health and safety, has certified Diamond Standard Parts, LLC’s vehicle reinforcement bars under the NSF Automotive Aftermarket Parts Certification Program, verifying the aftermarket parts meet rigid quality, safety and performance standards. NSF International’s Automotive Aftermarket Parts Certification Program
CAPA Analyzes Georgia TV Station’s Aftermarket Parts Report, Asks for Retraction
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) says that its in-depth analysis of a Fox 5 Atlanta investigative piece on aftermarket parts that aired in July proves that the report is invalid. The report appeared to show that a CAPA-certified aftermarket radiator support was inferior in strength and quality to its OEM counterpart, a BMW part.
Bill Creating Patent Exemption for Aftermarket Parts Gaining Co-Sponsors in Congress
Representatives Barney Frank (D-Mass.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Bob Filner (D-Calif.) joined Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) in support of the “Access To Repair Parts Act,” (H.R. 3059), which would create an exception from infringement of design patents for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture. Identical legislation has been introduced in
OPINION: Aftermarket Parts Are Here to Stay, So Deal With It!
I believe we can all agree on two things: OEM parts are superior to remanufactured and aftermarket parts, and insurance companies are going to continue to use remanufactured and aftermarket parts as long as they can reap significant cost savings. Knowing these two things, I choose not to expend my energy fighting big insurers head
NSF International’s Automotive Aftermarket Parts Program Certifies First Vehicle Energy Absorbers
Diamond Standard Parts, LLC’s vehicle energy absorbers obtain NSF certification for meeting quality, safety and performance requirements Diamond Standard Parts, LLC’s high-density foam vehicle energy absorbers are the first to be certified by NSF International’s new Automotive Aftermarket Parts Certification Program. Automotive safety reports continue to underscore the importance of manufacturing replacement structural parts to
Atlanta Fox Station Takes on Ford, CAPA in Aftermarket Parts Report
The aftermarket vs. OEM parts debate has made headlines again, on the heels of an investigation by Consumer Reports. Fox 5 Atlanta’s investigative reporter Dana Fowle, who bent a radiator support in half back in August during a report on aftermarket collision parts, has continued her investigation into the parts controversy. Fowle aired an investigation
Consumer Reports Warns Public About Aftermarket Parts; ABPA Responds
Consumer Reports is warning the public in its October 2010 issue about aftermarket crash parts, citing several sources who question the parts’ structural integrity. The article “Are low-cost replacement bumpers safe?” bases much of its information on Ford Motor Company’s presentation at the July 2010 Collision Industry Conference (CIC), which revealed supposed differences in structural
AAIA Issues Complaint to FTC in Defense of Aftermarket Parts
Last week, American Honda released position statements on Honda and Acura Genuine Parts, which state that failing to repair Honda and Acura vehicles with OEM parts could compromise vehicle safety and performance, along with warranties. As a result, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) announced that it has filed a formal complaint with the Federal