What are aftermarket parts?
Aftermarket (A/M) is used to describe parts that are made by manufacturer other than the one who originally made your car. Some aftermarket parts carry certification that helps ensure the basic quality of the part. Aftermarket parts are usually less expensive than new OEM, and for some applications may be a better choice than used OEM parts. Some repairers and insurers list these parts as “Quality Replacement Parts.
Aftermarket (A/M) is used to describe parts that are produced by some manufacturer other than the one who originally made your car. Some aftermarket parts carry certification that helps ensure the basic quality of the part. Aftermarket parts are usually less expensive than new OEM, but for some applications may be a better choice than used OEM parts. While it is not the practice of Markham and Boling, some repairers and insurers list these parts as “Quality Replaced Parts.” What are “LKQ” Parts? “LKQ” stands for “like, kind and quality.” Most of us are more familiar with the other term for this category which is “Used Parts.” The term “LKQ” should more precisely define a sub-category of used parts that are just like the ones on your vehicle before the loss. Do I have to accept used parts? No, you do not have to accept used parts. Most customer oriented insurance companies will only suggest used parts (“LKQ”) when there is agreement from all parties; generally used parts are suggested w
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