Aftermarket crash parts.

Existing law prohibits an insurer from requiring the use of nonoriginal equipment manufacturer aftermarket crash parts in the repair of an insured's motor vehicle unless the consumer is advised in a written estimate before repairs are made that nonoriginal equipment manufacturer aftermarket crash parts will be used. This bill would in addition prohibit the use of nonoriginal equipment manufacturer aftermarket crash parts unless specified requirements are met, including that those parts are at least equal to the original equipment manufacturer parts in terms of kind, quality, safety, fit, and performance; the insurer so warrants; the insurer pays the cost of any modifications to those parts necessary to effect the repair; and all original and nonoriginal equipment manufacturer aftermarket crash parts, manufactured on or after January 1, 2011, when supplied by auto body repair shops contain specified identification.