Benefits of Going with OEM Parts

When you need parts for your car, you should shop for OEM parts. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts come from the company that made the original parts for your vehicle. OEM parts ensure you are purchasing parts that are precisely manufactured to meet the demands and operating conditions of the vehicles. 

Continue reading to find out more about all the benefits of purchasing OEM parts for your vehicle. 

Quality

Even when parts look and seem to function the same way, generic parts are not the same as OEM. Therefore, the only way you can have the confidence that the part has been tested to match the specifications you need is to purchase OEM. These parts are compatible with your car and perform based on factory specifications. 

When you select a part that is not OEM, tiles may not be aligned, which results in a poor fit during the installation process. In addition, parts that are not OEM may have inferior welding. This can cause deterioration of the quality of the part.

Warranty

A critical benefit of an OEM part is the warranty. If there are any problems or defects with your part, the manufacturer should cover it under some type of warranty. In some cases, manufacturers put a limitation in place that you must use OEM replacement parts. If you use generic parts, it could potentially void the warranty. If the warranty is void, the high price of repairs could fall on you. 

Longevity and Value

When you purchase OEM parts, you will find no degradation in the performance of your vehicle. This is because these parts are designed to last longer than generic parts. In contrast, generic parts tend to be less expensive because the parts are of lower quality. Often when purchasing a less expensive part, you end up replacing it more often. This means you may spend more than the cost of the OEM part by having to purchase generic parts multiple times. 

OEM parts are made from in-house engineering, optimized, and upgraded, so they match your vehicle. However, the true value of OEM parts comes from the overall period and cost of ownership.

Easy To Replace

When you select OEM parts, you are selecting peace of mind. You are guaranteed that your parts are going to fit your vehicle properly. Unfortunately, you will not have this same peace of mind when you select generic parts. Most generic parts are intended to fit many different vehicles. This means that they are not going to be a perfect fit for your vehicle. When they do not fit properly, you may find your vehicle does not function as well with the generic parts. The best way to avoid poorly fitting and subpar quality parts, purchase OEM parts only. 

Availability of Parts

When you order OEM parts, it is a much easier process than if you try to order generic parts. OEM parts are much easier to order, and you can get your parts faster. It is easier to identify the part you need and locate it when you are purchasing OEM parts. In addition, there are more OEM parts available for purchase. A generic part is often built when it is ordered, or a small volume of generic parts is created, so there is not a large amount of inventory available. OEM manufacturers know that no one wants to be without their vehicles, and they focus on getting parts out the door faster. 

Support 

When you are considering purchasing OEM parts, you have support on your side. The individuals that manufacture the OEM parts have access to the same team of manufacturers for the original parts. This provides them with the knowledge, technical support, and engineering team. In addition, these teams provide support to each other when they make their parts. 

If you find that you need replacement parts for your vehicle, you should first consider OEM parts. When you are determining what parts you need, you should visit Glockner of Ashland to find assistance ordering the parts you need. Any one of the technicians at Glockner would be more than happy to help you find the parts you need.