Refers to the use of vehicle components that have been removed and salvaged or recycled from an existing vehicle that has been previously damaged and used to repair another damaged vehicle. Most OEMs do not support the practice of using aftermarket crash parts on vehicles in need of repair due to safety concerns and due to the exacting standards used in the creation of their parts to ensure safety during a crash.
Honda Warns About Aftermarket Crash Parts [2010]
Ford Video Compares Aftermarket OEM Crash Parts [2010]
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