EDUCATION COMMITTEE: SALVAGE SUSPENSION PARTS CONSIDERATIONS

EDUCATION COMMITTEE:

SALVAGE SUSPENSION PARTS
CONSIDERATIONS

This presentation is for education purposes only.

SCRS does not advocate for or against the use of
salvage parts.

While the use of salvage parts is common in the
collision industry, there are many different opinions
about when and if it should be used. Automakers
generally do not recommend the use of recycled
parts.

Part selection is ultimately a decision determined
by the owner of the vehicle and their chosen
repair facility.

DO ALL COLLISIONS CAUSE SUSPENSION
DAMAGE? NO

BUT CAN SUSPENSION DAMAGE OCCUR AT
LOW IMPACTS? YES

KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE WHEELS IN THIS VIDEO

DOES THE OEM HAVE A POSITION
STATEMENT ON USED AUTO PARTS?
               https://www.oem1stop.com/position-statements

WILL USED PARTS VOID THE FACTORY
           WARRANTY?
         https://degweb.org/owners-manual-which-region

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
The Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act (P.L. 93-637) is
a United States federal law (15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.).
Enacted in 1975. The federal statute
governs warranties on consumer products. The law
does not require any product to have a warranty (it
may be sold "as is"), but if it does have a warranty,
the warranty must comply with this law. The law was
created to fix problems as a result of manufacturers
using disclaimers on warranties in an unfair or
misleading manner.

SUMMARY: Magnuson-Moss limits vehicle
manufactures ability to void the overall warranty for
using non-genuine parts; however, the automaker
can void the warranty on the specific part and any
parts affected by it.

HYUNDAI OFFERS OWNERS DETAILED DOCUMENTATION THAT DAMAGE OR FAILURE
RESULTING FROM ANY PARTS OTHER THEN HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS WILL VOID THE NEW
CAR VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. - LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE WARRANTY BOOKLET.

CONSIDERATIONS TO USE, OR NOT TO USE, USED

ADDITIONAL PARTS, HARDWARE AND LABOR

                   What will it take to replace all wearable
                   components on the used replacement part?

                   •   Ball joints
                   •   Bushings
                   •   Brake parts
                   •   Etc.

QUESTIONS FOR YOUR VENDOR
Is the mileage and age of the damaged vehicle the salvage
parts are coming from the same as the vehicle being
repaired? Will the vendor document it?
Condition of parts (A quality, B quality? What is insurance
quality??)
Does the part come with a warranty? What does the warranty
cover? Will the warranty cover the repair facility expenses of
performing a replacement as well?
Is there additional shipping considerations? If so, did the donor
vehicle come from an area with other environmental
considerations (ex: salt roads, wet or dry conditions, etc.)
How quickly can you receive the salvage part vs. OEM
Why was the donor vehicle salvaged?
Did the vendor inspect part?

THINGS YOU MAY NEVER KNOW…AND DO
THEY REALLY MAKE IT LIKE KIND AND QUALITY?

                 - Why was the donor car salvaged?
                    Flood damage, fire, accident, mechanical failure,
                    etc.
                 - Was the donor car properly maintained?
                    Alignments, brakes, tire rotation, tire replacement
                    done per manufacturer recommendation?
                 - How was the vehicle driven when in operation?
                    Hard braking, curbs and potholes, etc.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR
•   Mirror Match
•   Check for damage
•   Check for straightness
•   Inspect bushings and wearable
    components
•   DO NOT install if there is any
    evidence of previous damage
    or repair such as heating,
    welding or straightening.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR?

WAYS TO CHECK FOR DAMAGE

Was an inspection charged for?
• Charge for complete left side suspension 2015
  Mercedes c-class
• In this example the vendor charged a Magnaflux
  inspection
• Magnaflux and Dye Penetrant are different tests

WHAT IS MAGNAFLUXING?
A magna flux test is a non-destructive testing process for detecting surface, subsurface,
discontinuities in materials such as: iron, nickel, cobalt and some of their alloy.
Magnetic particle (Magnaflux Inspection) inspection is a method for detecting cracks, laps,
seams, voids, pits, subsurface holes, and other surface, or slightly subsurface, discontinuities in
ferro-magnetic materials.
Magnetic particle inspection can be used only on ferro-magnetic materials (iron and steel)
The magnaflux process does not work on aluminum but penetrating dyes are available to test
aluminum parts in a similar way.
Magnetic particle inspection is performed in four steps:
1.   Induce a magnetic field in the specimen
2.   Apply magnetic particles to the specimen’s surface
3.   View the surface, looking for particle groupings that
4.   are caused by defects
5.   Demagnetize and clean the specimen

DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION
   Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI) is widely used to detect surface
   breaking flaws. This non-destructive testing technique, also known as
   liquid penetrant inspection (LPI), is a cost-effective method used to
   locate surface breaking flaws such as cracks, porosity, laps, seams
   and other surface discontinuities.
   The penetrant is allowed “dwell time” to soak into any flaws
   (generally 5 to 30 minutes). The dwell time mainly depends upon the
   penetrant being used, the material being tested, and the size of
   flaws sought. Smaller flaws require a longer penetration time.
   Area needs to be cleaned properly prior to application
   This is the only system available for crack testing aluminum
   Unlike the magna flux process, dye penetrant inspection can be
   done on both aluminum and steel.

How to Do Visible NDT with Liquid Penetrant Inspection - YouTube

HOW TO DO VISIBLE LIQUID PENETRANT INSPECTION

WHAT IS CONSIDERED FOR THE REPAIR PLAN?
      Is the Magna Flux process included?

      Is the dye penetrant process included?

      Will disassembly of the parts be needed to perform the
      inspection? Will you need to clean or transfer parts?

      Will new bushings/hardware be needed that wouldn’t be
      needed with an OEM part?

      Will labor for cleaning & refinishing be needed?

      Will rotors need to be resurfaced?

      Will axles need to be greased?

      If parts have to be returned, is the shipping or labor to return
      them included?

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

AUDATEX RESPONSE

CCC RESPONSE

MITCHELL RESPONSE