1.   And that is with the restraining influence of competition from generic parts.

2.   After the State Farm decision, many Massachusetts automobile insurers stopped using generic parts outside the state but kept using them here because of the state regulation.

3.   Do the use of generic parts in auto repairs compromise vehicle safety?

4.   Generic parts are used already, with little fuss, for many other auto parts, including brake pads, batteries, spark plugs, and other accessories.

5.   GM, on the other hand, has advertised that generic parts are not as durable and can cause safety problems.

6.   He also cited the rising cost of repairs, especially since courts began requiring repair shops to use name-brand parts rather than generic parts.

7.   If the generic parts disappear, insurers say, the car makers will have a monopoly, abandoning all restraint.

8.   In fact, the lawyers say, generic parts often do not fit right and can reduce the appearance, functioning and resale value of a car.

9.   It assembles computers and data storage devices with the same generic parts used by a host of competitors.

10.   Many consumers are not aware that insurers call for generic parts when authorizing repairs.