The following list of items will give you an understanding of how to
read an estimate from a repair shop or insurance company.
R&R
Remove & Replace a damaged component with a part that is
equal to the part it is replacing
Replace
Same as R&R
Repair
To repair a component to its original state and shape and
functionality and durability
Refinish
To apply paint or related materials to the new or repaired part
Overhaul
This term is not really accurate on damage estimates. It usually means that
an assembly of parts may need to be taken apart in order to replace one or
more of the assembly components
O.E.M
"Original Equipment Manufacturer". Usually applies to replacement parts
made by the manufacturer of your vehicle
Aftermarket
These are usually parts that are not made by the manufacturer of your
vehicle. Most aftermarket sheet metal replacement parts are not equal
to the O.E.M. parts they are replacing. These parts are sometimes
called "imitation parts". You should check with the parts supplier and make
sure they will guarantee that their parts are equal to the O.E.M parts. Get
that exact statement in writing.
Alternative Parts
This term is loosely used in describing the types of parts being used. It can mean anything the repairer or insurer deems usable other than OEM. If this term appears on your estimate be sure to question what the repair shop or insurer is specifying.
Like Kind And Quality
Usually signifies a used part. Used parts are from vehicles that have been
sold for salvage or junked.
These parts should be reconditioned or repaired before they can be used
LKQ
Abbreviation for like kind & quality
Quality Replacement Part
See "Aftermarket Part" above.
Salvage Part
See: Used part, Like Kind & Quality, or LKQ above.
Quality Recycled Part
This is a term that can be very misleading. What it actually is, is a used part
from a salvaged vehicle that must be recycled by the repair shop in order to
make it useable on your vehicle. Sometimes this is not very economical.
It depends on the condition of the part that is received from the salvage yard.
Blending & Tinting
Blending is a procedure that is required to refinish into an adjacent panel in order to give the illusion of an exact color match. This process requires great skill and ability to perform and when done correctly it will help achieve an invisible repair.
Tinting is an operation that is used to adjust the color so as to obtain a shade that is as close as possible to the original finish on the vehicle. This will make the color become a blendable match.
Reman or Remanufactured
Remanufactured means to take a used component and replace all integral parts and restore the assembly to a completely restored condition.
Rebuilt
To disassemble an assembly and repair or replace ONLY the worn or damaged parts. This is not the same as remanufacturing.
To Be Continued
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