What are OEM crash parts?

“Original Equipment Manufacturer crash part” or “OEM crash part” means a crash part made for or by the original vehicle manufacturer that manufactured, fabricated or supplied a vehicle or a component part.

What are aftermarket crash parts?

Aftermarket collision parts—also referred to as “non-OEM parts,” “imitation parts” or “copy parts”—are parts produced and supplied by companies other than the original equipment (OE) manufacturer; in other words, non-OEM collision parts.

What are Ford crash parts?

Ford Collision Parts are the same as the parts that came new with your vehicle. Like the original, they are specifically engineered to meet Ford specifications for everything from fit and finish to corrosion protection and durability.

Can insurance companies make you use aftermarket parts?

You have the right to request your insurance company use original equipment manufactured parts rather than aftermarket parts to repair your vehicle. If the insurance company deems these costs unreasonable, however, it might deny your claim.

Can warranty companies use used parts?

Using aftermarket or recycled parts won’t void your warranty. But the manufacturer or dealer can make you use certain parts if they’re free of charge under the warranty. An aftermarket part is a part made by a company other than your car’s manufacturer.

Are Honda car parts expensive?

Is a Honda expensive to maintain? No, Honda cars are not expensive to maintain. According to RepairPal, Honda owners pay about $428 per year for maintenance and repairs. This is much cheaper than the industry average of $652 per year.

Is it good to use aftermarket parts?

A used part, whether it’s OEM or aftermarket, can really save money on repairs under the hood, so long as it’s inspected first and warrantied. And some aftermarket companies reverse-engineer their products to be even better than OEM versions.

Where do Ford body parts come from?

Ford’s main parts suppliers, along with the parts they supply, are as follows: Flex-N-Gate Seeburn – Ontario, Canada: door hinges and arms. NHK Spring – Shiga-ken, Japan: suspension stabilizer linkages. U-Shin Europe – Komárom-Esztergom, Hungary: steering columns.