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aftermarket parts vs oem parts auto insurance

How to tell if your insurance policy uses Aftermarket parts vs OEM parts for repairs

December 7, 2022

It’s important to understand how your car insurance policy works. This is the only way you can make sure it meets your needs and offers the coverage you need. You may be wondering what types of parts are used when your car gets repaired. Auto insurance companies may use aftermarket parts unless you’ve paid for…

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What is a CAPA certified product?

October 3, 2022

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) is a non-profit parts certification organization that is dedicated to improving parts quality and safety while also reducing fraud and waste in the auto repair industry. In addition to improving the quality of parts available in the auto repair industry, CAPA also helps consumers identify counterfeit or unsafe products…

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Why Do People Steal Catalytic Converters?

July 1, 2022

Catalytic converters are used to control pollution by converting harmful emissions into less harmful gases. While they’re a necessary part of modern vehicles, they can also be targets for thieves. Catalytic converter theft is a growing problem across the United States, with many states reporting hundreds of incidents each year. If you own an older…

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May 15th Update: New customer mask requirements and thank you to everyone! 1

May 15th Update: New customer mask requirements and thank you to everyone!

May 15, 2020

Hello New Mexico, It’s been a tough few months for all of us and we really appreciate all the people who are making the world a safer place either by working as an essential worker, staying at home to avoid contact, social distancing when you do go out, and the many other efforts made. Important…

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March 27th, 2020 Update: We are now closed Saturday's during the current crisis 2

March 27th, 2020 Update: We are now closed Saturday’s during the current crisis

March 27, 2020

It’s been a very trying time for all of us who are either quarantined at home or completely overwhelmed while working at an essential business. At this time we salute all of you for doing your part to limit the spread of COVID-19, we believe in the strength of character of all New Mexicans to…

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National Auto Parts is Open due to being an Essential Business 3

National Auto Parts is Open due to being an Essential Business

March 24, 2020

In light of the governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s announcement to “Stay at Home” in New Mexico, we want to provide our customers with another update. According to the US Department of Homeland Security and the “critical infrastructure” portion of the Coronavirus Guidance for America, National Auto Parts is considered to be “essential” by the government,…

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National Auto Parts Response to Covid-19 4

National Auto Parts Response to Covid-19

March 17, 2020

To our friends and family, our hearts go to all those affected by the current coronavirus pandemic. In these challenging times, we want you to know what we are doing to keep our facilities safe for you and our staff. We are working on deep cleaning our facilities continually throughout the day for a safe…

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