DEG Inquiry 38549 provides feedback from MOTOR regarding components that may be damaged during removal, even with proper care is applied.

According to the MOTOR Guide to Estimating:

DAMAGED OR NON-REUSABLE MOLDINGS AND FASTENERS

“Some moldings may be damaged or broken during normal R&I procedures. Additionally, some plastic or metal fasteners may be damaged and their ability to be reused jeopardized because of single-use design, age or exposure to the elements. Moldings, emblems and trim attached using a heat stake method are considered to be non-reusable. Caution should be taken while removing all fasteners, both metal and plastic. MOTOR recommends these factors be considered and mutually agreed upon before finalizing any repair cost estimate.”

“MOTOR estimated work times developed consider proper care is used.

MOTOR feedback: After review, a New Undamaged vehicle is a vehicle that is UNDAMAGED, before it is sold into the market.”