NO – No insurer shall require the use of non-OEM (non-Original Equipment Manufacturer) replacement crash parts in the repair of an automobile unless:
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- The parts are at least equal to the original equipment manufacturer parts in terms of quality, safety, fit and performance; and
- Insurers specifying the use of non-OEM replacement crash parts shall pay the cost of any modifications to the parts which may become necessary to effect the repair;
- Insurers specifying the use of non-OEM replacement crash parts warrant that such parts are of like kind, quality, safety, fit and performance as OEM replacement crash parts.