WHAT THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SAYS ABOUT AFTERMARKET PARTS?
Car owners in need of collision repairs do not have to settle for low quality replacement parts. There are high quality, tested and certified “aftermarket” parts available (i.e. Car Body Parts Online). Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) is a non-profit organization established in 1987 to develop and oversee a testing and inspection program for certifying the quality of parts used for collision repairs. CAPA was founded to promote price and quality competition in the collision parts industry, thereby reducing the cost of crash repairs to consumers without sacrificing quality. Manufacturers and distributors of competitive replacement parts are so confident in the quality of their parts many are now offering limited lifetime warranties. Most reputable distributors, body shops and insurance companies recognize that the competitive nature of the industry mandates a concerted effort focused on quickly and cost effectively refurbishing the consumers car to pre-accident condition. T
