Over 1 million parts earned CAPA Certification by meeting strict ASTM and SAE benchmarks for metals, plastics, and lighting integrity.
Priya Raman
16 min read
Ray Donnelly explains how CAPA's 4-point testing on material, fit, appearance, and durability separates verified aftermarket body parts from generic imports.
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
CAPA operates as the nation's only independent nonprofit authority, a status separating it from for-profit testing entities in collision repair.
Anna Petrova
14 min read
CAPA subjects every submission to rigorous evaluation across seven specific quality attributes to verify fit and safety for repair shops.
Dmitry Volkov
16 min read
CAPA's 1987 testing program validates fit, but fee-based seals don't guarantee superior durability over non-certified aftermarket options for most repairs.
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
CAPA operates as the nation's only independent nonprofit authority, ensuring rigorous safety and fitment for aftermarket components.
Dmitry Volkov
14 min read
Over 197 million parts earned CAPA Certification because visual checks fail. Discover why this nonprofit standard is the only true measure of automotive safety.
Mark Phillips
13 min read
CAPA certification began in 1987 when insurers mandated rigorous ASTM testing to validate aftermarket parts across five material categories.
Ray Donnelly
15 min read
CAPA mandates annual factory checkins for every manufacturer to ensure safety. Learn why insurers prefer these validated aftermarket components over costly OEM.
Mark Phillips
14 min read