41 00... Replacement Parts Standards: Procedure

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BMW/MINI of North America does not support the use of aftermarket, imitation, recycled and salvage repair parts. Returning BMW/MINI vehicles to manufacturer's specifications requires trained technicians utilising only approved equipment, materials and joining processes. BMW/MINI repair instructions are supported only by the use of new original BMW/MINI parts.

BMW/MINI of North America bases its considerations on the following points:

It cannot be confirmed that equivalent materials are used to produce aftermarket parts.
All crash testing results and certifications are achieved with original BMW/MINI parts and joining methods in place.
It cannot be confirmed that remanufactured components from outside sources fulfil BMW/MINI repair standards.
Salvage components cannot be traced if subjected to a manufacturer's recall.
It cannot be confirmed that salvage parts have not been subjected to prior crash impact loads, previous repair work, weathering and/or exposure to additional elements such as fire, smoke/heat damage or flooding.
Non-original BMW/MINI parts may have poor fit, finish and quality which has a direct impact on the residual value of the vehicle. Original BMW/MINI parts are the same parts utilised to build the vehicles.

All BMW/MINI repair procedures, processes and standards are located on the BMW/MINI Online Service System (OSS).