--- title: Auto Body & Collision Repair News, Tips & Advice | Michael Whittemore (6) description: Flagstaff Collision's blog keeps you informed about auto body and collision repairs. Stay up-to-date with the latest topics, trends, and advice. 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If your GMC has been in a collision, ... [Michael Whittemore Mar 2, 2021, 10:39:00 AM](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/author/michael-whittemore) [![Why Honda Rejects Wheel Reconditioning in Collision Repair and How This Affects You](https://flagstaffcollision.com/hubfs/Why-Honda-Rejects-Wheel-Reconditioning.png)](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/why-honda-rejects-wheel-reconditioning-in-collision-repair-and-how-this-affects-you) ### [Why Honda Rejects Wheel Reconditioning in Collision Repair and How This Affects You](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/why-honda-rejects-wheel-reconditioning-in-collision-repair-and-how-this-affects-you) Wheel reconditioning is a dangerous practice in collision repair. Honda is very clear that the company does ... [Michael Whittemore Mar 1, 2021, 3:30:00 PM](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/author/michael-whittemore) [![Honda Recommends Only Using OEM Parts on Structural Repairs—Here’s Why That's Important](https://flagstaffcollision.com/hubfs/Honda-Recommends-Only-Using-OEM-Parts.png)](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/honda-recommends-only-using-oem-parts-on-structural-repairs-heres-why-thats-important) ### [Honda Recommends Only Using OEM Parts on Structural Repairs—Here’s Why That's Important](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/honda-recommends-only-using-oem-parts-on-structural-repairs-heres-why-thats-important) Honda doesn't want you to take any chances with your structural repairs. If you’re in a collision and need to ... [Michael Whittemore Mar 1, 2021, 3:17:00 PM](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/author/michael-whittemore) [![Why Chevrolet Only Approves New Genuine GM Parts for Use with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Why You Should Care](https://flagstaffcollision.com/hubfs/Why-Chevrolet-Only-Approves-New-Genuine-GM-Parts.png)](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/why-chevrolet-only-approves-new-genuine-gm-parts-for-use-with-advanced-driver-assistance-systems-and-why-you-should-care) ### [Why Chevrolet Only Approves New Genuine GM Parts for Use with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Why You Should Care](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/why-chevrolet-only-approves-new-genuine-gm-parts-for-use-with-advanced-driver-assistance-systems-and-why-you-should-care) Your Chevrolet's ADAS requires new OEM replacement parts in order to function as intended by GM. When you ... [Michael Whittemore Feb 24, 2021, 2:22:00 PM](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/author/michael-whittemore) [![Why Chevrolet Recommends Only New GM Air Bag Components and Why That’s Important for Your Repair](https://flagstaffcollision.com/hubfs/Why-Chevrolet-Recommends-Only-New-GM-Air-Bag-Components.png)](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/why-chevrolet-recommends-only-new-gm-air-bag-components-and-why-thats-important-for-your-repair) ### [Why Chevrolet Recommends Only New GM Air Bag Components and Why That’s Important for Your Repair](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/why-chevrolet-recommends-only-new-gm-air-bag-components-and-why-thats-important-for-your-repair) GM wants to maximize your safety with properly functioning air bags in your Chevy. In the auto body repair ... [Michael Whittemore Feb 24, 2021, 2:11:00 PM](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/author/michael-whittemore) [![Why Volvo Doesn’t Approve of Reconditioned Wheels and How This Can Affect Your Collision Repair](https://flagstaffcollision.com/hubfs/Why-Volvo-Doesn%E2%80%99t-Approve-of-Reconditioned-Wheels.png)](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/why-volvo-doesnt-approve-of-reconditioned-wheels-and-how-this-can-affect-your-collision-repair) ### [Why Volvo Doesn’t Approve of Reconditioned Wheels and How This Can Affect Your Collision Repair](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/why-volvo-doesnt-approve-of-reconditioned-wheels-and-how-this-can-affect-your-collision-repair) Reconditioning can threaten the structural integrity of your Volvo's wheels. Volvo is very clear that the ... [Michael Whittemore Feb 24, 2021, 1:37:00 PM](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/author/michael-whittemore) [![Ford Approves Only OEM Parts on Structural Repairs—Here’s Why That’s Important](https://flagstaffcollision.com/hubfs/Ford-Approves-Only-OEM-Parts-on-Structural-Repairs.png)](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/ford-approves-only-oem-parts-on-structural-repairs-heres-why-thats-important) ### [Ford Approves Only OEM Parts on Structural Repairs](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/ford-approves-only-oem-parts-on-structural-repairs-heres-why-thats-important) Structural components offer additional protection in the event of a collision and require the right parts to ... [Michael Whittemore Feb 24, 2021, 1:16:00 PM](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/author/michael-whittemore) [![Why You Should Care That Cadillac Only Approves New Genuine GM Parts for Use with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems](https://flagstaffcollision.com/hubfs/Why-You-Should-Care-That-Cadillac-Only-Approves-New-Genuine-GM-Parts.png)](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/why-you-should-care-that-cadillac-only-approves-new-genuine-gm-parts-for-use-with-advanced-driver-assistance-systems) ### [Why You Should Care That Cadillac Only Approves New Genuine GM Parts for Use with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/why-you-should-care-that-cadillac-only-approves-new-genuine-gm-parts-for-use-with-advanced-driver-assistance-systems) Cadillac wants your sophisticated ADAS to continue to function properly. When you take your Cadillac to a ... [Michael Whittemore Feb 24, 2021, 12:23:00 PM](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/author/michael-whittemore) [![Why Cadillac Recommends Only New GM Air Bag Components and Why That Should Matter to You](https://flagstaffcollision.com/hubfs/Why-Cadillac-Recommends-Only-New-GM-Air-Bag-Components.png)](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/why-cadillac-recommends-only-new-gm-air-bag-components-and-why-that-should-matter-to-you) ### [Why Cadillac Recommends Only New GM Air Bag Components and Why That Should Matter to You](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/why-cadillac-recommends-only-new-gm-air-bag-components-and-why-that-should-matter-to-you) Preserve the integrity of your air bags so that they can deliver the utmost protection. In the auto body ... [Michael Whittemore Feb 24, 2021, 12:12:00 PM](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/author/michael-whittemore) [![Reconditioned Wheels Are Not Approved by Volkswagen—Here’s How That Affects You](https://flagstaffcollision.com/hubfs/Reconditioned-Wheels-Are-Not-Approved-by-Volkswagen.png)](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/reconditioned-wheels-are-not-approved-by-volkswagen-heres-how-that-affects-you) ### [Reconditioned Wheels Are Not Approved by Volkswagen—Here’s How That Affects You](https://flagstaffcollision.com/blog/reconditioned-wheels-are-not-approved-by-volkswagen-heres-how-that-affects-you) Volkswagen says that it's dangerous for you to drive on reconditioned wheels. If you are not familiar with ... 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