Black plate (12,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011Collision 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 repairsdiminish 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 as theparts with which your vehicle was originally built.Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice toensure that your vehicle's designed appearance,durability, and safety are preserved. The use ofGenuine GM parts can help maintain your GM NewVehicle Limited Warranty.Recycled original equipment parts may also be used forrepair. These parts are typically removed from vehiclesthat were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases,the parts being recycled are from undamaged sectionsof the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM partmay be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle'soriginally designed appearance and safety performance;however, the history of these parts is not known. Suchparts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle LimitedWarranty, and any related failures are not covered bythat warranty.Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These aremade by companies other than GM and may not havebeen tested for your vehicle. As a result, these partsmay fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosionproblems, and may not perform properly in subsequentcollisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by yourGM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehiclefailure related to such parts is not covered by thatwarranty.Repair FacilityGM also recommends that you choose a collision repairfacility that meets your needs before you ever needcollision repairs. Your dealer may have a collision repaircenter with GM-trained technicians and state‐of‐the‐artequipment, or be able to recommend a collision repaircenter that has GM-trained technicians and comparableequipment.8-12
