here's the deal.
it's in your policy. they can, and do, write for aftermarket parts.
some companies it 1 year or 12,000 miles.
years ago we'd rather put aftermarket then dodge parts on. because dodge parts sucked. they used to dip there parts so hoods would have five foot runs in them all over them.
aftermarket sheetmetal ain't that bad.
it's up to the bodyshop to fit it right, rustproof it right, and paint it right.
there's good parts and bad parts.
we don't use aftermarket chrome because it will rust out within a year.
an aftermarket bumper cover on a five year old camry is ok. it's up to the shop to make it presentable.
like karlf said, if i paint it, put it on and it fits like crap, and is completely un-acceptable,,, they'll pay me to do it over with oem parts.{plus the aftermarket supplier will pay us too}
your insurance company has to restore your car to " PRE-LOSS" condition.
as in,,,, the split second before it was hit....
not restore it to it's former glory.
if it's a junk box? they treat it like one.
if it's mint and well cared for? they treat it like that.
find a good shop that will gaurantee there work for life, and leave it in there hands.
don't get in the middle between the shop and the insurance company.
find a place that will do quality work and leave it in there hands
ohh, and NEVER !!!!
piss off the painter
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