Airbag Presales Condition
You will find that a condition rating is associated with every product we sell. However, regardless of the condition ALL airbag products are OEM original dealer parts.
NEW Condition
A "New" product condition will be a brand new part from the respective manufacturer. It may or may not include the original box based on space needed for packing requirements of your order. Any item sold as New can pass inspection in any state including NY & CA and an original OEM Invoice can be provided (upon request) and sent directly to your DOT inspector performing the salvage inspection. Additional expedited handling fees may apply unless you request copies at the time of purchase.
(Because airbags are made from steel, please be advised that even some brand new airbags still in their original packaging already show minor signs of surface oxidation. This includes the cylinder and hardware mounting brackets. This is completely normal)
New Overstock Condition
A product with a condition of "New Overstock" are those we buy in bulk and are generally open box items and returns from dealers. Although they are new we still consider them as used parts.These items are not from salvage vehicles however they are products that have been handled and no original packaging or boxes are included. You can expect very minor imperfections, such as ; minor soiling on the white cloth from mechanics handling the products, surface oxidation similar to new products, and on occasions very light scratches on the vinyl. Although it is very minimal and barely noticeable, it is expected on some of the overstock parts. These items do not have a VIN number associated with them because they have not been installed on a vehicle before and because we buy them in bulk, individual products are not identified on our dealer invoices and therefore, no dealer paperwork can be provided for inspection. Most states accept them except for NY and some cities in CA.Therefore, if you are trying to pass a rebuildable salvage inspection in NY or in CA make sure to consult with your local DOT inspector if they will approve the use of overstock airbags. However, if you had an accident and you are not required to apply for a salvage title in NY or CA you are certainly able to purchase and install an overstock airbag product on your car.
Preowned Condition
Preowned airbags are handled by dismantlers when they arrive at the salvage facility and unfortunately they all do not use white cloves to remove these products. Therefore, you can expect the outer white lining to have some soiling similar to overstock products. Also, since most are made from steel they show signs of surface oxidation and therefore, surface rust is unavoidable and as mentioned above this is the same case even on brand new airbags. In addition, you can expect minor scuffs and light scratches on the plastic and vinyl covers.The older the vehicle the more you can expect these imperfections to be in plain sight. However, all of these issues are cosmetic and do not affect the performance of the airbags.
Airbag Center takes preowned airbags to another level. Because of the aforementioned statements we strive to work with preowned airbags that we call Class "A" condition. We weed out the rough looking items and select only the top tier used airbags to resale. We inspect the vinyl covers, the wiring, the connectors, the mounting brackets, the squibs and the horn feature when applicable. We disinfect the plastic cover and review the paint quality of each part. In addition we review the part for the correct application and fitment so you are guaranteed to get the right part the first time you order. We also check every VIN number using the NHTSA database for any recalls and work directly with certified companies selected by their respective manufactures whom come to our facility and update any recalled airbags. In conclusion, although you can not escape the imperfections of a preowned airbag part we strive to provide the best quality preowned airbag both cosmetically and it's OEM intention of its deployment functionality.