Auto Body Repair Facts

GM Says It’s Dangerous to Use Salvage Structural Parts on Your Buick—Here’s Why They’re Right

GM wants you to use only the best replacement parts on your Buick. When you take your Buick to a body shop for collision repair, of course you’re going to want the job to be done as safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively as possible.  At our shop, one of the ways...

Why GM Discourages Reconditioned Wheels and Why That’s Crucial for Your GMC

Reconditioning compromises the structural integrity of your wheels. Nearly every car manufacturer releases Position Statements explaining what methods of auto body repair they do or do not recommend.  While some shops disregard these statements, we take a fine-tooth comb to the information they provide so that we can provide the...

Why GMC Says You Should Not Use Salvage or Recycled Parts and How This Affects Your Repair

General Motors wants you to have the best replacement parts for your GMC. Nearly every car manufacturer releases “Position Statements” that instruct body shops in how to perform repairs on their vehicles to the highest standard.  While all body shops should have access to this vital information, not all shops...

Why It’s Important for You That Lincoln Rejects Wheel Reconditioning in Collision Repair

Lincoln recognizes that wheel reconditioning is a dangerous method of repair. Lincoln is very clear that the company does not approve of any wheel repair that involves reconditioning.  If you are not familiar with wheel reconditioning, it is a process of using various tools and methods to try to repair...