Others, such as law enforcement, may have access tothe special equipment that can read the informationif they have access to the vehicle or the devicethat stores the data.If your vehicle has OnStar® , please check theOnStar® subscription service agreement or manualfor information on its operations and data collection.Collision Damage RepairIf your vehicle is involved in a collision and it isdamaged, have the damage repaired by a qualifiedtechnician using the proper equipment and qualityreplacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairswill diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safetyperformance can be compromised in subsequentcollisions.Collision PartsGenuine GM Collision parts are new parts made withthe same materials and construction methods asthe parts with which your vehicle was originally built.Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choiceto assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance,durability and safety are preserved. The use ofGenuine GM parts can help maintain your GM NewVehicle Warranty.Recycled original equipment parts may also be used forrepair. These parts are typically removed from vehiclesthat were total losses in prior accidents. In mostcases, the parts being recycled are from undamagedsections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipmentGM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain yourvehicle’s originally designed appearance and safetyperformance, however, the history of these parts is notknown. Such parts are not covered by your GM NewVehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failuresare not covered by that warranty.Aftermarket collision parts are also available.These are made by companies other than GM andmay not have been tested for your vehicle. As aresult, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit prematuredurability/corrosion problems, and may not performproperly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket partsare not covered by your GM New Vehicle LimitedWarranty, and any vehicle failure related to suchparts are not covered by that warranty.Repair FacilityGM also recommends that you choose a collision repairfacility that meets your needs before you ever needcollision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collisionrepair center with GM-trained technicians and stateof the art equipment, or be able to recommend acollision repair center that has GM-trained techniciansand comparable equipment.7-12
