Due to our frustrations with part quality from the aftermarket on some lines, we have resorted to going to the new car dealer for some parts. A decision that does not sit well with me and one that I may end up regretting. To me, it's like supplying my enemy with ammunition.

 

Recently we had an issue with a steering gear, purchased at a local Chevy Dealer, that did not function correctly and we had to redo the job. When discussing the issue with the dealer, we were told that they are seeing an increase in their part comebacks too. These are GM reman units.

 

We are we going with this? As I have stated time and time again in the past; will this race to the bottom with looking for the best price end up to be our demise?

 

We have to get back to quality. Our industry reputation is at stake.

 

We really need to have a coalition of all the part companies and repair shops across the country to come to terms with the reality. We need to rethink "price" and seek "Quality"

 

Let's face it, as an industry we are not getting any richer with lower priced, poor quality parts anyway. So, let's take a deep breathe and dig ourselves out of this mess.

 

This is not an Advance Problem, or a CARQUEST problem, or a NAPA problem....this is an industry-wide problem. And we need to start fixing it, today.

Source: Part Quality in general, on the decline