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I-CAR Repairers Realm: Counterfeit Parts - Collision Repair Parts - Coming Soon
I-CAR · July 10, 2026
Summary
This article announces an upcoming I-CAR Repairers Realm episode focusing on the growing issue of counterfeit collision repair parts. The session will cover safety, quality, and liability risks, how these parts enter the supply chain, and how technicians can identify and verify authentic parts.
What to do on the job
Implement strict parts-verification procedures and source components only from authorized distributors to avoid the safety and liability risks associated with counterfeit parts.
How to use it
Use the information from this I-CAR initiative to support the necessity of sourcing OEM parts from verified, authorized dealers. This helps defend against insurer pressure to use low-cost, unverified, or potentially counterfeit alternative parts by highlighting the safety and liability risks recognized by I-CAR.
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