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When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle makes and models.
When searching for repair procedures, knowing what to look for can save valuable time. When searching Volvo, for example, instead of looking for a rear rail, look for the rear side member (see Table 1). Having the correct repair information is essential to a proper repair process. Without vehicle maker repair information, you are potentially re-engineering the vehicle without the research into how the vehicle would react in another collision.
Volvo repair information is available for purchase at: www.volvotechinfo.com
| Volvo Part Terms | Industry Part Terms |
| Upper Side Member, Front Wheel House | Front Upper Rail |
| Front Side Member | Front Lower Rail |
| A-Post, A-Pillar | A-Pillar |
| B-Post, B-Pillar | B-Pillar |
| Door Sill, Body Sill | Outer Rocker Panel |
| Rear Fender | Quarter Panel |
| Outer Rear Section | Rear Body Panel |
| Spare Wheel Well | Trunk Floor |
| Rear Side Member | Rear Rail |
| This table shows the terms that Volvo uses on the left and the common industry terms on the right. | |
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