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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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If they used aftermarket parts at all, It would probably only be the bumper. Unless the customer says its ok to use aftermarket parts, shops have to use OEM parts. If they billed for OEM and put in a cheaper aftermarket one, they'd be in big trouble if you notified your insurance company. Only you can specify using aftermarket parts, not them or the insurance company. StateFarm was fined big time for trying to substitute aftermarket parts for OEM ones a few years ago. They paid out millions.

Yup I have an OEM kit on my TL, but even stock, there are tiny gaps at the edges between the kit and bumper which is a common complaint, so take that for what its worth.

You are right though, the lip did conceal my stock tips. I actually didnt like that, so I bought newer tips for my car which stick out a little further and werent so puny.

Like I said before if they used aftermarket anything, it would have been the bumper, but if you take the lip off it should have some Honda markings on it.

So is your whole problem how the tips stick out, or are there other issues?? Maybe your kit is fine, and in your accident, the mufflers or hangars were pushed in, and the bodyshop overcorrected in fixing it.
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