CCC CCC Parts Procurement & Vehicle Restoration

Question 1

What does 'OEM' stand for and why are OEM parts often preferred in collision repair?

Accepted Answer

Original Equipment Manufacturer; they match factory specifications for fit, finish, and safety

Answer

OEM parts are produced by the vehicle's manufacturer and are designed to meet the exact tolerances and safety standards of the original components.

Question 2

Which term describes a used part removed from a salvage vehicle and resold for collision repair?

Accepted Answer

LKQ (like kind and quality) or recycled OEM part

Answer

LKQ or recycled OEM parts are original manufacturer components harvested from salvage yards, offering a factory-correct fit at a lower cost than new OEM parts.

Question 3

What is a 'remanufactured' part in the collision and mechanical parts industry?

Accepted Answer

A used core that has been disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt to meet original specifications

Answer

Remanufactured parts are rebuilt from salvaged cores using new internal components to restore them to factory-specification performance.

Question 4

Which quality standard do CAPA-certified aftermarket parts meet?

Accepted Answer

They meet Certified Automotive Parts Association standards for fit, finish, and safety equivalence to OEM

Answer

CAPA certification indicates an aftermarket part has been tested and verified to match OEM parts in dimensional accuracy, corrosion resistance, and safety performance.

Question 5

What is a 'parts matrix' or 'parts markup' in collision shop operations?

Accepted Answer

A pricing schedule that adds a percentage markup to parts cost based on the part's price tier

Answer

A parts matrix is a tiered markup table that determines how much profit a shop adds to a part's cost price, with lower-cost parts typically receiving higher markup percentages.

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