Collision Damage Repair - Saturn 2007 AURA Green Line Hybrid Owner's Manual

Collision Damage Repair

If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is
damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified
technician using the proper equipment and quality
replacement parts. Poorly performed collision
repairs diminish your vehicle's resale value, and
safety performance can be compromised in
subsequent collisions.
Collision Parts
Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made
with the same materials and construction methods
as the parts with which your vehicle was originally
built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best
choice to assure that your vehicle's designed
appearance, durability, and safety are preserved.
The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain
your GM New Vehicle Warranty.
Recycled original equipment parts may also be
used for repair. These parts are typically removed
from vehicles that were total losses in prior
accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled
are from undamaged sections of the vehicle.
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A recycled original equipment GM part, may be
an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle's
originally designed appearance and safety
performance, however, the history of these parts
is not known. Such parts are not covered by your
GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related
failures are not covered by that warranty.
Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These
are made by companies other than GM and may
not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result,
these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature
durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform
properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts
are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such
parts are not covered by that warranty.
Repair Facility
GM also recommends that you choose a collision
repair facility that meets your needs before you ever
need collision repairs. Your Saturn retailer may
have a collision repair center with GM-trained
technicians and state of the art equipment, or be
able to recommend a collision repair center that has
GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment.