INFINITI wants you to have the best replacement parts for your collision repair. 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...
Category: Manufacturer Questions
Why Mercedes-Benz Does Not Approve of Wheel Reconditioning and How This Affects You
Reconditioning could compromise the structural integrity of your Mercedes' wheels. If you are not familiar with wheel reconditioning, it is a process of using various tools and methods to try to repair a damaged wheel, instead of replacing it entirely. Some methods include welding, re-plating, or reshaping the wheel. ...
GM Says It’s Dangerous to Use Salvage Structural Parts on Your Cadillac—Here’s Why They’re Right
Salvage parts threaten the overall structural integrity of your Cadillac. When you take your Cadillac 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 we can ensure...
Why GM Discourages Reconditioned Wheels and What That Means for Your Cadillac Repair
GM warns that wheel reconditioning is a dangerous practice in collision repair. 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...