What is a damage code?

What is a damage code?

Damage codes are indicated by the Copart yard that is auctioning the vehicle, and they are for reference only. We strongly recommend that you inspect the vehicle thoroughly (either by yourself or through a mechanic) and get a vehicle history report to understand what a vehicle has been through.

What are ARA damage codes?

Automotive Recycling Association (ARA) Damage Locator Codes are location, damage, and hours. Example: “2D1” is a one hour dent in location 2. There may be a primary and secondary code per part, as in “2D1,4S2.” If there is no damage on a part the code is 000 (as three zeros).

What is damage code 000?

For example a code of 000 indicates that there is no damage to the part.

What does 5P1?

Each code tells you the location of the damage, the type of damage, and the number of hours to repair the damage. A damage code of “5P1” tells you there is a “parking lot ding” in location 5 that should require about 1 hour of repair at a body shop.

What is normal wear damage on a car?

Normal wear and tear can be anything from small scratches, dents smaller than an inch in diameter, and small chips coming off the chrome. Dents larger than an inch in diameter, cracks or dents on the chrome grill, and bent bumpers are considered excessive damage.

How do you check for undercarriage damage?

Measure the distance between the fender and rear wheels with your hand. If you have four fingers on one side, and only three on the other, then you have a good idea something was bent or moved out of line. Undercarriage — Another way to check for visible damage is to jack-up the car and eyeball the undercarriage.

How big is a unit of damage?

A unit, (which is defined by a whole number) represents damage that can be covered by a credit card sized object. “A” grade parts are 1 unit or less of repair necessary. An entire front end or rear body sheet metal assembly in “A” condition will have three units or less of repair necessary.

What are parts Grade A?

Grade A. Grade A parts are the highest quality used parts. For body parts, this means that the components no damage or one “unit” or less of needed repairs. For example, the ARA offers the example of a replacement door assembly with a small dent in the center of the door.

What does Part Grade C mean?

C Grade Mechanical Parts “C” parts have equal to or greater than 200,000 total miles on them regardless of age. Example: An engine assembly with 250,000 miles.

What does Part Category Y mean?

Unbolted. Used part, loose and unbolted from vehicle. Y. Yard.

What is normal wear and tear vs damage?

Normal wear and tear is different than tenant caused damage. Normal wear and tear occurs naturally over time. Damage caused by tenants is not a result of aging but is a result of negligence, carelessness or abuse. Normal wear and tear is required to be paid for by the landlord and tenant damage is not.

What is normal wear and tear?

“Normal wear and tear” or “reasonable wear and tear” are common terms associated with rentals, and typically refer to the expected depreciation that results from a tenant living in a property—not damages as a result of tenant neglect or abuse. As a landlord, “normal wear and tear” is likely your responsibility to fix.

What are the damage codes on used car parts?

The used auto parts you see on PartsHotlines.com may have more than one damage code. For example: “5P1” “7R2” tells you that in addition to the “parking lot ding” there is “rust” at the bottom of the door that will require about 2 hours of repair at a body shop. Parts with no damage will have a code of 000.

What does damage code 5P1 mean on car?

A damage code of “5P1” tells you there is a “parking lot ding” in location 2 that should require about 1 hour of repair at a body shop. The used auto parts you see on PartsHotlines.com may have more than one damage code.

What’s the code for rust on a car door?

For example: “5P1” “7R2” tells you that in addition to the “parking lot ding” there is “rust” at the bottom of the door that will require about 2 hours of repair at a body shop. Parts with no damage will have a code of 000. When reading damage locations on used auto parts the same pattern is always followed:

Why are used car parts a good value?

Because the parts are recycled, however, sometimes they will have damage. Often this damage is minor and even with the cost of repair, used car parts are a real value for your money.