Category: Manufacturer Questions

Mercedes-Benz Does Not Want Aftermarket Parts Used on Collision Repairs  Mercedes-Benz vehicles and Genuine Parts are designed and manufactured to meet production-engineered specifications while maximizing the safety of all occupants in a collision. If a collision repair is necessary, the carmaker strongly recommends that all repairs be performed by a...

Why You Should Always Insist for OE Collision Replacement Parts Some carmakers suggest it while others insist on it, but in almost every case, vehicle manufacturers want OEM collision repair parts in each repair. The OEM Collision Repair Roundtable is a collision repair industry association composed of representatives from Original...

Volvo Does Not Endorse the Use of Approve Anything but Genuine Volvo Car Replacement Parts Always make certain that your collision repairer does not use anything other than Genuine Volvo Car replacement parts on your Volvo. Aftermarket Parts Don’t Make the Grade Volvo Car USA does not approve of the...

Volvo Does Not Approve of Aftermarket Parts Utilization Volvo Car USA does not approve of the use of aftermarket replacement parts. All the parts in a Volvo vehicle are responsible for specific functions. Genuine Volvo parts have been optimized for safety, structural integrity and fit. Aftermarket parts are not subjected...

Volvo Does Not Endorse Reconditioning Volvo Wheels Volvo Car USA does not approve the use of reconditioned Volvo wheels or any type of process that attempts to restore damaged wheels on Volvo vehicles. Doing so may result in loss of vehicle control and injury or death to passengers. When it...