NOT ALL AUTO PARTS ARE CREATED EQUAL
GM Original Equipment Manufacturer Auto Parts are important to the auto repair process. GM OEM auto parts offer proper fit, which eliminates unsightly gaps, rubbing, or other issues caused by improper fit. Since GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco OEM parts are originally designed for your vehicle, you can be sure that they maintain the same structural integrity and quality as those that were factory-installed. When it comes to your collision service, connect with us about GM Original Equipment in Robinson, Crawford County, IL, serving Effingham, Vincennes, Terre Haute and the entre East Illinois and West Indiana region.
The Advantage of GM Genuine Parts vs. Non-OE Parts
| GM Genuine Parts | NON-OE PARTS |
|---|---|
| Designed to GM's safety requirements | May not have crumple zones or meet manufacturer's stringent safety requirements |
| Precise fit | May leave unsightly gaps between body panels |
| Quicker installation | May require workarounds and more time to get parts to fit |
| Primed and ready for paint | May not be primed, affecting paint adhesion and overall finish quality |
| Verified build quality | No guarantee of material or design quality |
| Proven structural integrity | Unknown integrity |
| Maintains resale value | Ill-fitting parts and build quality could affect car's resale value |
The Choice Is Yours. Not Theirs.
Discuss GM OE parts with your insurer.
GM Original Equipment is the closest to factory installed parts for your GM vehicle. To help promote the proper, safe repair of GM vehicles, it's important to request OE parts when taking your vehicle in for collision repair.
Where should I take my vehicle?
Ultimately, you're in the driver's seat when it comes to where to take your vehicle for repair, not your insurance company. As GM dealers, we maintain a high standard of customer service and repair so you can feel confident and secure your vehicle is in the right hands.
Collision Repair, Auto Paint and Auto Body Shop Department
Check your policy to be sure you're covered.
Check your policy to make sure you are covered for OE parts in all instances. Oftentimes, you may be covered for "parts of the same kind and quality." Some policies may specify OE parts must be used and other policies may only cover non-OE parts.
Keep your GM Vehicle a GM Vehicle.
Preserve the integrity of your GM vehicle by receiving the proper form, fit, function, and quality you expect from GM Original Equipment, by using GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco parts.