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I-CAR Repairers Realm: Counterfeit Parts - Collision Repair Parts - Now Available
I-CAR · July 29, 2026
Summary
This I-CAR Repairers Realm article highlights a discussion with the Automotive Anti-Counterfeit Council (A2C2) regarding the safety, quality, and liability risks associated with counterfeit collision repair parts. It addresses how counterfeit parts differ from legitimate aftermarket parts and outlines current trends in how shops might encounter them.
What to do on the job
Inspect all incoming parts for authenticity and source components exclusively from authorized distributors to mitigate safety and liability risks associated with counterfeit parts.
How to use it
While this article is educational rather than a direct OEM repair procedure, estimators can reference I-CAR's guidance and the A2C2's stance to justify sourcing parts exclusively through authorized OEM distributor networks, especially when resisting pressure to use suspect or low-cost alternative parts that carry high liability.
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