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Letter to the Editor
Tuesday April 18
CAPA Certified Replacement Headlamps Approved by AIG Auto Insurance
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has announced that AIG Personal Lines Division has approved the use of CAPA certified headlamps for the repair of AIG Auto Insurance policy holder’s vehicles. This is in addition to the company’s use of CAPA certified metal and plastic car parts.“The AIG companies that underwrite private passenger auto insurance have joined the growing number of insurers who have chosen to specify CAPA certified lighting parts for their customers’ repair. Certification to the comprehensive CAPA 301 Lighting Standard ensures not only comparability to the car company part that’s being replaced, but compliance to Federal requirements. Most importantly, this decision will help AIG Personal Lines policyholders contain the cost of crash repair without compromising quality,” said Jack Gillis, Executive Director of CAPA.
Included in the CAPA standard are specifications for dimensional checks (form and fit), appearance, composition, coating performance, mechanical properties, adhesives, fasteners, hardware, photometric performance, electrical performance, aiming performance, and compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 as implemented by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Lighting products covered by the standard include headlights, taillights, turn signals, brake signals, reflectors, and high-mounted brake lights.
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