Originally Posted by ABN_CBT_ENGR
Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog
Cardone is trash, and most "rebuilds" are poor quality, so we need to make a list of good reman parts
Raxles CV axles (they only offer them for Honda/Acura, VW/Audi. and Subaru)
Maval steering racks and pumps
Sure, I have to certify shops and vendors all the time to meet ISO requirements.
All you have to do is define "good" in terms that are S.M.A.R.T. and a process the individual work can be measured against and include performance criteria. Need to also define test equipment, calibration, and techniques with training to make sure all tests to determine "good" are done the same way by everyone so the results will be valid and honest against hard data.
Otherwise its just another opinion based on a personally perceptive observation against a performance standard or preference that may not even be real in the first place.
What are those standards?
Things like that are easy to say until people actually have to do it then there's a lot of work and a price tag.
I agree, having been deeply involved in ISO etc with GM and working with our vendors. But just one metric - return % would be enough to judge parts makers but I doubt Autozone and other parts stores would give up that data to us to evaluate. Therefore, we are left with most opinions and hearing from people who got bad parts from XYZ none of the satisfied customers are commenting.
With that, I still say Cardone rebuilds are junk based on my sample of size of atleast 100.