[cigarmanva]

Not sure if this is the right section if not I apologize...I just got off the phone with the body shop and they said that the insurance company (liberty mutual) will only let them put aftermarket replacement parts on my car. I don't mean that I'm getting a fender with vents in it or a high rise hood. I'm talking about oem look parts by someone who isn't ford. I'm not sure how I feel about this but I'm leaning toward not happy. From what I've read OEM parts tend to be lower quality and in the case of head lights (which I need) may not pass inspection. A friend of mine who does body work in PA told me this...and he wasn't working on my car at the time so I don't see why he'd lie to me.

can I get your thoughts on this? anyone have experience with aftermarket oem look parts. I need a PS fender, PS light and maybe a hood.

[HMUSN]

They have to let you get OE parts. not "OE quality" parts.
They are just trying to be cheap. stick to your guns.

[cigarmanva]

Originally Posted by HMUSN They have to let you get OE parts. not "OE quality" parts. They are just trying to be cheap. stick to your guns.

The shop or the insurance company is trying to be cheap?

[HMUSN]

probably the insurance company.

or the shop buy's cheaper aftermarket parts and charges the insurance company for parts that are OE

[cigarmanva]

Originally Posted by HMUSN probably the insurance company. or the shop buy's cheaper aftermarket parts and charges the insurance company for parts that are OE

just so i have some idea of who to get mad at. I'm going to calm down and call the insurance company here in a bit.

[sgrcltpunk]

actually state law in Virgina entitles your to original equipment parts tell them you'll call the cops they will change there attitudes quick

[cigarmanva]

Originally Posted by sgrcltpunk actually state law in Virgina entitles your to original equipment parts tell them you'll call the cops they will change there attitudes quick

the car is registered in pa if that changes things

[sgrcltpunk]

i think its still if its body shop in va call an attorneys office they can tell you

[cigarmanva]

Originally Posted by sgrcltpunk i think its still if its body shop in va call an attorneys office they can tell you

thanks for the info, I'm calling my agent now and then the local ford dealer to see if I can get the car to them to fix...shoulda done that in the first place

[sgrcltpunk]

yea thats true but in va they are supposed to put oem parts anyway

[HMUSN]

it pretty much boils down to this.


the car had factory parts on it.
it crashed.
factory parts should be put on.

[sgrcltpunk]

Your Rights and VA Laws

[sgrcltpunk]

this body shop in wiliamsburg runs it in there commercials

[cigarmanva]

i called the dealer, i'm happy with what I heard, cars going there. Thanks guys for your help

[sgrcltpunk]

anytime i hate to see people get screwed

[HMUSN]

good deal. glad you got it sorted out.

[cigarmanva]

Originally Posted by sgrcltpunk anytime i hate to see people get screwed

I owe ya a drink when I'm up that way

[HMUSN]

I can haz beer?

[sgrcltpunk]

Originally Posted by cigarmanva I owe ya a drink when I'm up that way

no a gallon of gas its worth more these days lol j/k beer iz guud

[cigarmanva]

Originally Posted by sgrcltpunk no a gallon of gas its worth more these days lol j/k beer iz guud

lol on the phone with aaa right now to get the car towed. I feel a little better now. I miss my baby and I need her back and in perfect condition