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Why Used Quarter Panels Are a Technical and Safety Dead End

Collision repair experts explain the metallurgical and technical reasons why used quarter panels fail to meet OEM repair standards on modern vehicles.

Jul 11, 2026 ·3 min read

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Why Vehicle Clipping Is No Longer an Acceptable Repair Method — And What to Do Instead

I-CAR and industry experts confirm that 1980s clipping and general sectioning guidelines have no place on modern vehicles. Here's what OEMs say instead.

Jul 11, 2026 ·4 min read

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