Top Industry Concerns
LEGEND:
C = Communication. The problem can be solved through better communication between recyclers and repair shops.
Q = Quality. The problem can be solved by applying proper parts grading standards to all orders and communcicating any other addiitonal concerns.
B = Business Practice. The problem can be solved by improving the business process and/or quality control process.
RECYCLERS | TYPE | ||
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C | Q | B | |
Returned part(s) with no justification | |||
Pricing vs Quality (Not all Parts are Created Equal) | |||
Vintage (Older) Parts | |||
Shops not following performance standards | |||
Inventorying (accuracy of parts grading and pricing) |
COLLISION | TYPE | ||
---|---|---|---|
C | Q | B | |
NIQ. Not insurance quality. Quality issues with the parts we receive | |||
Arguments over repair times plus only $40 per hour causing frustration | |||
Delivery promises vs actual delivery dates | |||
Confusion from APL answers. Suppliers answering but then do not have the parts | |||
Wrong parts sent | |||
Model year issues. Suppliers send parts but when we do the research the year is much older |
Collision Issues with Recycled Parts
Based on survey
LEGEND:
C = Communication. The problem can be solved through better communication between recyclers and repair shops.
Q = Quality. The problem can be solved by applying proper parts grading standards to all orders and communcicating any other addiitonal concerns.
B = Business Practice. The problem can be solved by improving the business process and/or quality control process.
Type Code(s) / Comment
Q: Rust
Q: Damaged (previously repaired)
Q/C: Incorrect Vehicle Model
B: Shipping Damage
Q: Condition of lamps
C: Improper Grading (NIQ)
C: Wrong year but not disclosed
B: Challenges with remote recyclers meeting shipping times
B: Time delays on getting parts. We can order a part first thing in the morning and they say it will be shipped out that day. 4 days later it shows up – cycle time killer
C/Q: Incorrect or damaged parts. Nothing worse than waiting the extra days for crap or incorrect parts. Wouldn’t it be great if they replied on the APL with a photos of the part they have
Q: Pricing, hatches, box sides, quote for whole assembly, only need the shell or skin, makes OEM cheaper, including freight and trim time
Q: ¼ panel sections – miss cuts, even with a detailed map for them
Q: Poor quality/damaged parts sent out
Q/B: Repeated issues leaves us not wanting to deal with a supplier
B: Supplier won’t provide credits for parts returned
C: Parts not arriving in expected condition/too old for model year/not wanting to give refusals
C/Q: Our understanding of “Like New” or “As Described” is very different than auto recyclers’
C: The donor vehicle information is not being included in the invoice and we can no longer verify that the part came from a newer year vehicle or with less mileage and no VIN to verify compatibility.
C: Incorrect Parts
C/B: Not delivered on time (sometimes up to 2-3 days after the part has been ordered)
C/B: Recyclers picking up their returns in a timely manner
B: Not checking parts prior to shipping
C/B: Delayed deliveries
C: No call backs when parts are not available
C/B: Missing/not delivered items on multiple part orders
B: Refunds on NIQ parts
C: Part listed in inventory but part is not in stock
Q: Used aftermarket parts shipped as LKQ
C/B: Arguing over repair costs
Q: Lack of QC to see parts are insurance quality
C: Late or no responses on parts locating system
C/B: Answering on parts system when they do not have part. Then purchase from other recycler, causing delays
Q/B: Sending defective part then arguing the fact that it worked
Q: Parts NIQ after waiting for parts to arrive
B: Pricing too low causing recycler not to be able to give repair time needed
B: Parts arriving incorrect
Q: Bad previous repairs
C: They don’t call back when they promised (ex: when we ask for pictures or VIN to cross reference)
or VIN# to cross reference)
Q: Bad parts sent resulting in increased cycle time
B: When we ask for photos, they send us the stock inventory photo from months ago when the part arrived, the condition of the part is rarely the same as when they first added it to their inventory
C: Poor parts grading
C: Delayed shipping to us, takes longer than OEM
B: Very small discount on parts
B: Arrived damage and won’t pay the time required to fix it
About the ICBC Liaison Committees
The ICBC Automotive Services Liaison Committees have been established to provide a forum for industry to liaise with ICBC on developing operational recommendations pertaining to the repair, removal, and recovery of ICBC insured vehicles.
Representatives from the vehicle dismantling and recycling industry are selected by ICBC to serve two-year renewable terms. The liaison meets quarterly. BCAR representatives for the ICBC recycled parts liaison committee are:
- Ken Hendricks, ARA Senior Advisor
- Jim LeBrun, BCAR Chairman, Powerhouse Auto Recycling
- Stuart Ady, BCAR Vice Chairman, Ernie’s Used Auto Parts
- Wade Tearne, D&M Auto Recylcing
- Matt Reid, Reids Auto Recycling
All meetings are subject to an NDA which prohibits actively discussing ongoing liaison activities outside the committee.