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Can my insurer require me to use non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) replacement crash parts for the repair of my car?

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Can my insurer require me to use non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) replacement crash parts for the repair of my car?

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NO – No insurer shall require the use of non-OEM replacement crash parts in the repair of an automobile unless: The parts are at least equal to the original equipment manufacturer parts in terms of quality, safety, fit and performance; and Insurers specifying the use of non-OEM replacement crash parts shall pay the cost of any modifications to the parts which may become necessary to effect the repair; and Insurers specifying the use of non-OEM replacement crash parts warrant that such parts are of like kind, quality, safety, fit and performance as OEM replacement crash parts.