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This article originally appeared in the December 2002 Issue of INSIGHT

TrendLine:

Parts: Radiators

What percentage of new radiators that you use for collision repair are purchased from aftermarket sources, rather than from auto dealers?
0-10%4%
11-20%10%
21-30%13%
over 30%73%

What is the average percent off aftermarket list price that you pay for new aftermarket radiators?
less than 20%2%
20-25%37%
26-30%37%
31-40%20%
over 40%4%

What is the average percent off list price that you pay for new OEM radiators?
less than 20%2%
20-25%46%
26-30%44%
31-40%8%
over 40%0%
Percentage of respondents able to charge full list price for radiators paid on insurance claims:
OEM92%
Aftermarket87%
For respondents NOT able to charge full list price for radiators paid on insurance claims, average discount provided off list price:
OEM23%
Aftermarket24%
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