What is better than OEM parts?
OEM parts tend to be more expensive, but are easier to choose and usually are backed by a one-year warranty. Some aftermarket parts are equal to or better than the OEM part. If the price seems too good to be true, beware of poor quality parts.
Are OEM parts more expensive?
Price: The price of OEM parts is nearly always higher than the price of comparable aftermarket parts. The Balance and Edmunds report that for bodywork, the cost of OEM parts is usually about 60 percent higher than aftermarket parts.
Can you use OEM parts to replace aftermarket parts?
Using an aftermarket part to replace the original part on your car can cause serious issues not only to the way your car operates, but also with the safety of those in the vehicle. This week, I’ll go into a little more detail about differences between OEM and aftermarket parts and how they can affect your vehicle.
What’s the difference between OE and aftermarket parts?
This is because aftermarket companies frequently buy the rights to manufacture them using the template (pattern) from the original manufacturer. Confusion arises because the term aftermarket covers a vast spectrum of quality. Aftermarket parts may outperform OE and OEM parts.
Why are replacement parts referred to as replacement parts?
Designed to be fitted to cars as a cheap substitute for OE parts, these might also be called replacement or pattern parts. This is because aftermarket companies frequently buy the rights to manufacture them using the template (pattern) from the original manufacturer. Confusion arises because the term aftermarket covers a vast spectrum of quality.
Do you have to pay more for aftermarket parts?
Usually, to get an aftermarket part that is of the same or similar quality to the original part, you would have to pay as much, if not more, than you would for an OEM part. Most body shops are not willing to pay the extra money to get a quality aftermarket part. After all, they’re using aftermarket parts to save money, not spend it.
Using an aftermarket part to replace the original part on your car can cause serious issues not only to the way your car operates, but also with the safety of those in the vehicle. This week, I’ll go into a little more detail about differences between OEM and aftermarket parts and how they can affect your vehicle.
This is because aftermarket companies frequently buy the rights to manufacture them using the template (pattern) from the original manufacturer. Confusion arises because the term aftermarket covers a vast spectrum of quality. Aftermarket parts may outperform OE and OEM parts.
Which is cheaper OEM or aftermarket car parts?
You’ll often find that your insurance company will favor aftermarket parts because they are cheaper. If you request OEM parts, some insurance companies ask you to pay an additional fee. Check with your insurance provider beforehand, to see what parts they will cover.
Designed to be fitted to cars as a cheap substitute for OE parts, these might also be called replacement or pattern parts. This is because aftermarket companies frequently buy the rights to manufacture them using the template (pattern) from the original manufacturer. Confusion arises because the term aftermarket covers a vast spectrum of quality.