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.
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 |