| What's in aftermarket parts to argue about? | | | | save too. So when do you thing is the best time to |
| Different states view aftermarket parts in different | | | | use aftermarket parts? |
| perspectives. Some states allow insurance companies | | | | Majority of insurance companies use aftermarket |
| to use aftermarket parts without consumers consent. | | | | parts for collision repairs. Thus, for consumers to be |
| Others require customer notification. Nonetheless, other | | | | aware and knowledgeable when to make an |
| states banned the use of aftermarket parts to repair | | | | affirmative decision, here are some steps to consider: |
| their vehicles. From these scenarios, we can say that | | | | 1. Check with their insurance company to be able to |
| there is really no consensus as to the beneficially or | | | | know what policies are in place for the use of |
| peril brought about by this kind of parts. | | | | aftermarket parts. |
| When you take your bike to a repair shop, you are | | | | 2. Check with their state insurance commissioner to |
| sometimes advised to use aftermarket parts instead | | | | know the state policies on the use of aftermarket |
| of OEM parts. The first thing that comes to our mind is | | | | parts. |
| to refuse the offer. This is because we think of | | | | 3. Finally, decide. If it uses aftermarket parts at the |
| aftermarket motorcycle parts a bad choice. However, | | | | insurance company's discretion and the consumer has |
| this may not always be the case. Aftermarket parts | | | | concerns then they can try to ask that OEM parts are |
| used may be equal, better, or worse in quality than the | | | | used. If they don not grant the request, then shop |
| original manufacturer parts. | | | | around for an insurance company that has a fair and |
| A greater percentage of repair shops are using | | | | desirable aftermarket crash parts policy. |
| aftermarket parts to damaged motorcycles. Those | | | | From the aforementioned guidelines we can conclude |
| shops that are not using said parts have quality as the | | | | that we have to be secure first whether the insurance |
| main disagreement. However, their greatest advantage | | | | company that we are dealing with uses aftermarket |
| is that they are less expensive. This is the reason why | | | | motorcycle parts. Then, we must be sure with our |
| insurance companies save money. Consumers in turn | | | | choice whether to grab it or not. |