Before assembly, all parts look similar. However, upon installation there may be a noticeable difference in the way they fit. Honda Genuine Parts are designed to fit properly ensuring optimum vehicle performance.
Honda Genuine Parts, both those that came on the car originally, and replacement parts are designed with safety in mind. Many parts, including hoods, fenders and rear quarter panels are designed with crush zones, allowing the part to bend and crumple like an accordion thereby absorbing the energy of an impact.
Each Honda Genuine Part is designed to perform its function to deliver the structural performance characteristics necessary to provide a vehicle that is safe, efficient, and that provides the performance you expect from a Honda