When it comes to crash repair parts, bodyshops are looking for quality, speed of delivery and, above all, price. But achieving all three is rarely a natural 'fit'. In body repair, parts account for around 43% of the invoice, so it's no surprise that insurers are keen to make savings. And with non-OE parts up to 50% cheaper than those supplied by vehicle manufacturers, many bodyshops are being driven down the non-OE route. Exceptions are manufacturer approved repairers who have no choice other than to use OEM parts to meet the requirements of their contracts. "We mainly do manufacturer approved work so naturally we fit manufacturer parts/' said Julian Allen, managing director of Motorvation, based in Bridgend. "The only non-OE activity we tend to do now is for some contract work where we are trying to save the customer money to keep the car on the road.
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