Aftermarket is a nicer words for fake IMHO. If it's not are original you can call it whatever you like. This message is written in perfect swenglish.
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.
Prices for aftermarket parts are almost always less than with OEM parts. Sometimes they are much, much cheaper—discounted by as much as 40 percent. Selection: Your car has only one manufacturer, so if you want an OEM part, you will have only one option. Not so with the aftermarket.
Installing Aftermarket Parts May (or may not) Help the Performance of Your Vehicle. Most drivers who install aftermarket parts generally shy away from going to car dealerships. Why? Lower cost and technicians at dealerships do not install aftermarket parts.
The difference is that OEM parts are made by and for the manufacturer of a vehicle, and aftermarket parts are similar, but not made by the manufacturer of a vehicle. OEM parts are designed exactly like the original parts put in your vehicle. Sometimes they can function better than OEM parts. Sometimes they don't.
Aftermarket parts are made by a company other than your vehicle's original manufacturer. Intended to be replacements, they are not used; they are new pieces of equipment. The quality of aftermarket parts has improved over the last several years, though, with many today of equal or even higher quality than OEM parts.
OEM refers to something made specifically for the original product, while the aftermarket refers to equipment made by another company that a consumer may use as a replacement.
Aftermarket alternators are sold as less expensive OEM replacements, but they aren't always good replacements because they are not identical to the OEM unit. Buyers are often unable to spot the differences in quality, unless they inform themselves.
The difference is that OEM parts are made by and for the manufacturer of a vehicle, and aftermarket parts are similar, but not made by the manufacturer of a vehicle. Aftermarket parts, however, are designed only similarly. Sometimes they can function better than OEM parts.
An aftermarket part is any part for a vehicle that is not sourced from the car's maker. If the parts are direct replacement parts, they will not void your car's 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.
State Law requires that the use of aftermarket parts must be identified on the repair invoice. Regulations in California state that non-OEM (aftermarket) replacement parts are only permitted if the insurer can guarantee that the parts are equal in kind, quality, safety, fit and performance.
Aftermarket Windshields Can be Just as Good as OEM
Just for the record, many non-OEM parts are every bit as good as an OEM part. One term has become prevalent and promoted by some is the term OEE. This stands for “Original Equipment Equivalent”.Here's the top ten most aftermarket mod'ed cars on the street today:
- Volkswagen GTI. This sporty hatchback has been a tuner favorite for years.
- Honda Civic. One of the most popular tuner cars that has ever been built.
- Scion tC.
- Subaru WRX STI.
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
- BMW 3 Series/M3.
- Ford Mustang.
- Nissan 240SX.
The difference is that OEM parts are made by and for the manufacturer of a vehicle, and aftermarket parts are similar, but not made by the manufacturer of a vehicle. Aftermarket parts, however, are designed only similarly. Sometimes they can function better than OEM parts.
Safelite stopped making their own windshields a couple years ago. Now they mostly get their glass from XYG (Xinyi) and FYG (Fuyao). The Fuyao/FYG windshields are good quality.
If something is wrong with your vehicle, take a quick trip to AutoZone for any car, SUV, or truck auto parts you need. We carry both genuine OEM and aftermarket parts that meet or exceed OE performance.
The use of OEM car parts has little to no effect on the value of your vehicle. Certain aftermarket upgrades, however, can have an effect. Other common aftermarket improvements, such as the addition of an upgraded sound system or body kit, may also increase the value of your vehicle.
Need to be bought at the dealership: Even though there are other ways of buying OEM parts (eBay, online wholesalers), most people will go to a dealership to buy their car parts. You can request OEM parts from your local mechanic, but it may take longer to get your vehicle repaired since the parts must be ordered.
Dorman Products is an auto parts supplier, but it is not a bad business. In fact, it is a pretty good one. It has a sustainable competitive moat, 40% gross margins, and a track record of 15% annualized shareholder returns since its IPO in 1991.
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.
Because of that, they tend to source their parts with more regard for quality. Yes, some of their parts are made offshore, but they're a much better quality than the offshore crap I've seen at other chain parts stores where the customer is a "walk in" who just wants parts cheap.
