Vehicle Accessories Policy

Updated: August 5, 2024 

The following is meant to clarify Manheim’s interpretation and application of the NAAA Arbitration Policy on vehicle accessories. Often a vehicle’s essential components (including those covered items under Appendix I of NAAA Arbitration Policy), will have external or adjacent parts that are integral to the functionality of these essential components.

The NAAA policy on vehicle accessories shall not be construed to exclude these types of external or adjacent parts from arbitration.

If an essential component or covered item will not operate or function properly without the external or adjacent part in question, that part will not be considered an accessory.

The exception to this rule will be wearable items, which are also defined by the NAAA Arbitration Policy.

Accessory Examples	Non-Accessory Examples
Cooled, Heated and Power Seats	Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Power Windows and Power Door Locks	Control Modules (PCM, TCM, BCM, ECM, etc.)
Paddle Shifters	Air Conditioning/Heating Systems
Heads-up Display	Wiring harnesses for covered items
Power Running Boards	Grille Shutter
Active Spoilers	Touch-Screen Infotainment Systems that controls functionality or testing of the air conditioning/heating unit.
Sunroofs, Moonroofs, etc.	Convertible Tops
Touch-Screen Infotainment Systems
Navigation Systems
Cruise Control Unless Adaptive (ADAS)
Engine Start/Stop Feature
Defoggers
Wiper Motors
Headlights, Turn Signals, Exterior Lighting