Overview

• A study by Allianz and UK-based organizations found that repairing damaged car parts results in the lowest CO2 emissions compared to using used or new parts.
• Using a new car part increases CO2 emissions by 157% compared to a used part, primarily due to energy-intensive steel production.
• German insurers, long critical of high new part costs, have embraced used parts for repairs, with Allianz permitting their use for non-safety-critical components for about a year.
• The research analyzed 33 steps in the car repair process, including transportation and packaging, to assess environmental impacts.
• The use of used car parts is already common in the UK, reflecting a broader shift toward sustainability in the automotive repair industry.