Aftermarket Parts Can Be a Safety Hazard

Aftermarket critical safety components were found inferior. In a comparison of aftermarket parts versus parts made by the manufacturer (OEM parts), for critical safety components like bumpers, Ford found they are often not safe. Findings are that non-OEM parts may cause extra vibrations throughout the vehicle which results in delay or early response in release of airbags and structural damage to the vehicle.

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Leif's recommends only the best parts for your vehicle and your safety.

Articles published in USA Today and ConsumerReports.org are following up Ford's findings and confirming uncertainty in use of various non-OEM parts as repair replacements in vehicles.

Ford test results are important and credible examples. They show that replacing manufacturer parts with various non-OEM parts allow the safety of all aftermarket parts to be questioned and tested.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), funded by the insurance industry and responsible for crash-testing vehicles, agrees. IIHS reports are used by insurance companies to make decisions for their rates and recommendations regarding parts replacements and they say, “There is too much unknown to recommend them [aftermarket parts].”

Leif's is very familiar with insurance companies trying to cut corners by using less expensive, aftermarket parts. This is why we do not participate in any Direct Repair Programs (DRPs). We do this to protect our customers from this type of negligence.

At Leif's, we recommend only parts that are best for your vehicle and your safety.

Read the full articles in USA Today and Consumer Reports.

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