CAPA certification is the most effective standards-setting, quality assurance program of its kind. It establishes objective, measurable Quality Standards and Specifications for replacement parts for metals, plastics, lights, foam rubber and bumpers.
CAPA 101—Standard for Metal Parts
These are auto body parts made of metals that are primed, decoratively painted or plated with metallic coatings. They include:
- Bezels
- Deck Lids
- Door Shells
- Fenders
- Grilles
- Hoods
- Pickup Beds
- Pickup Box Sides
- Quarter Panels
- Radiator Supports
- Tailgates
- Wheel Houses
CAPA 201—Standard for Plastic Parts
These are auto body parts made of plastic that are unprimed, primed, decoratively painted, plated with metallic coatings. They include:
- Bezels
- Bumper Cover
- Fenders
- Fascias Front/Rear
- Grilles
- Header Panels
- Liners, Hood
- Liners, Fender
- Side Mouldings
CAPA 202—Standard for Nonwoven Fabric Parts
These are auto body parts made of nonwoven fabric. They include:
- Liners, Hood
- Liners, Fender
CAPA 301—Standard for Lighting
These are automotive lighting parts. They include:
- High-Mounted Brake Lights
- Headlamps
- Taillamps
- Side Markers
CAPA 401—Standard for Foam Rubber
This standard is for flexible cellular rubber products known as sponge rubber and expanded foam rubber which is used on various parts to seal the part. This includes requirements for:
CAPA 501—Standard for Bumper Parts
These are automotive Bumpers (front and rear), bumper reinforcements (re-bars), bumper brackets and energy absorbers.
- Rear Bumpers
- Impact Bars
- Front Bumper
- Bumper Reinforcer
- Energy Absorbers
CAPA 601—Standard for Radiator Parts
Metal parts that may typically be equipped with plastic tanks fastened to the radiator core.
CAPA 602—Standard for AC Condensers
Heat exchangers, constructed of metal, typically mounted in front of the radiator.
CAPA 701 – Standard for Mirrors
Passenger and driver side mirror assemblies, mirror glass, mirror housings and covers.