See the difference genuine GM parts can make:
When your vehicle needs repair, did you know that you have the right to choose parts made by the original manufacturer instead of copies of those parts made by other companies? See how comparative tests clearly show that aftermarket parts can be inferior in design, materials, fit and assembly. Using GM parts can save you up to $1,500 in potential damage and extended repair time².
Request GM parts to protect your family and your vehicle investment.
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The GM beam has six significantly larger welds while the non-OEM beam has ten smaller welds in certain areas so they will help to absorb and distribute the energy from an impact.
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Before assembly, the rear fascias look similar, however, after installation there is a noticeable difference in the trunk lid and fascia fit. The poor fit requires additional labor to position the part and may affect your vehicle's resale value.
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Replicating the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's 5 mph rear-into-pole test caused a large dent on the deck lid and trunk floor panel of the vehicle using non-OEM parts. The non-OEM parts were significantly deformed after the test, causing an incorrect fit.
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The GM beam is formed from a single piece of metal while the non-OEM beam is made from two overlapping, spot-welded pieces. This design allows the GM beam to better distribute energy in a crash. The walls of the energy absorber are up to 2.3 mm thicker on certain areas of the GM part. Wall thickness helps dictate how the impact of the crash is distributed throughout the part and to the vehicle.
The GM energy absorber has thicker cell walls in the main crush zone than the non-OEM part. Crush zones help absorb the impact of the crash thereby reducing damage to the vehicle. The non-OEM rear beam is missing the reinforcement channel, which is designed as a stiffener and helps keep the part from unnecessary flexing in a crash.
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It is your right to have your vehicle restored to pre-crash condition and that includes using original replacement parts from your vehicle’s manufacturer.
Check your insurance policy now for genuine parts usage. If genuine parts are not specified, request a policy that states only OEM parts be used to repair your GM vehicle.
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Schedule a no-obligation complimentary repair consultation today!
or call (361) 236-4401
² Study by General Motors where they conducted tests on the three main components of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier bumper system including the rear fascia, energy absorber, and bumper beam. Source: GM Impacting Collision Repair consumer Brochure: COL-BR-0137-05
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