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Date:         Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:35:15 -0400
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Front Bumper-Bent From The Factory?
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <01cd01c9a816$68d95430$6401a8c0@PROSPERITY> (Scott Daniel's
              message of "Wed\, 18 Mar 2009 15\:10\:51 -0700")
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Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> writes:


> I'm wondering if has to do with the classic fight over using OE parts,
> or aftermarket new parts of lower quality.  Some insurance companies
> won't pay for the better parts.  Some body shops even put on the
> aftermarket cheaper parts and bill the insurance company for the
> better parts.


It may vary state-by-state, I'm not sure, but here they have to use OE
parts if you want them.  They will ENCOURAGE you you use aftermarket and
say that they will guarantee the repair, but it's your right to specify
OE.


Allan
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1991 Vanagon GL
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