Ohio Body Shop Helps Customer Win Aftermarket Parts Case Against Grange Insurance
Small claims court ruled that Grange does not have the right to use aftermarket parts for third-party claimants who have lease contracts that state “repairs are to be completed using genuine manufacturer’s replacement parts.”
General Motors Uses Humor to Educate Consumers About Importance of Original Collision Parts
GM has also added new and updated content to its website, including collision repair position statements on several issues, including the use of aftermarket, salvaged or used parts.
Hyundai Launches Campaign to Educate Drivers on the Danger of Counterfeit Parts
The integrated media, advertising and public relations campaign that includes YouTube videos will focus on vehicle safety and resale value.
Hyundai Lawsuit Against Rydell Chevrolet Over ‘Gray-Market Parts’ Moves Forward
Hyundai alleges that Rydell is selling gray-market parts – likely intended for use in Hyundai vehicles in other countries and possibly even counterfeit – as “Genuine OEM Parts.”
Ford Adds New Parts to Collision Parts Truckload Program
List prices on those parts, the additions of which include parts for the F-series, Focus, Fusion, Mustang and Explorer vehicle lines, have been reduced by an average of 15 percent.
Subaru Selects CollisionLink for Collision Parts Marketing Program
Subaru and its dealer network will now have the ability to offer competitive pricing on eligible OE parts against aftermarket parts to drive sales.
Australian Motorsport Great Tapped to Promote Original Parts
Five-time Australian Touring Car champion and six-time Bathurst 1000 winner Mark Skaife OAM will raise awareness of the importance of using genuine parts in collision and general repairs as the “Genuine Is Best” ambassador.
Toyota Motor Sales Partners with Overall Parts Solutions
OPS Software Suite aimed to serve as a one-stop solution to improve the ordering, management and delivery of Genuine Toyota Parts through the wholesale channel.
Ford Collision Parts Truckload Program Reduces List Prices On 77 New Part Additions
List prices were reduced on the new parts an average of 14 percent.
ARA Responds to WTAE News Segment on Recycled Parts
The letter sites “flawed reporting and gross mischaracterizations” in the segment.