1999 Toyota Tacoma Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide - Page 7

full disclosure by repair shops and insurance companies regarding parts used for collision repair. The following information is provided to help you understand the differences in the types of parts that could be used in the repair of yourvehicle. General Information Collision repair parts or replacement crash parts are the parts typically replaced during the repair of a vehicle that has been damaged in a collision. These parts include exterior sheet metal such as fenders, hoods, doors and related components; and plastic components such as bumper covers and lamp assemblies. Warranty Coverage Warranties for collision repair parts are provided by the manufacturer or distributor of the parts. Warranty coverage varies. Your insurance company or collision repair facility should provide you with written warranty statements for all parts used in the repair of yourvehicle. Types of Collision Repair Parts New Original-Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts that are made by the vehicle manufacturer or one of its licensees and distributed through its normal channels. These parts maintain the manufacturer s vehicle warranty. Aftermarket or Imitation Parts that are made by companies other than the vehicle manufacturer or its licensees. T OYO TA M A I N T E N A N C E & R E PA I R S U P P O R T Collision Repair Parts Recycled or Used Salvage Used parts and assemblies that have been removed from anothervehicle. There are no systems in place to regulate the quality or safety of these parts. Remanufactured Parts that have been returned to like- newcondition through repair, refurbishing or rebuilding. Due to the critical nature of Supplemental Restraint Systems (also known as air bags), Toyota does not support the use of imitation or used parts for their repair. Only new Genuine Toyota Parts should be used to repair/replace Supplemental Restraint Systems. 11 Do-It-Y ourself Products When it s time to replace keywear items on yourvehicle, don t settle for less than Genuine Toyota Parts. Available exclusively through Toyota dealerships, Genuine Toyota Parts meet the highest standards of quality and performance and are built to exact factory specifications. Here are a fewof yourvehicle s components that are particularly subject to wear and some - 7 -