OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer, and it refers to parts that approved manufacturers make for your Chevy. OEM parts are one of the two choices you have when you need parts for your Chevy. The other choice is aftermarket parts. As your Chevy dealership, we want to tell you more about these two types of parts and why choosing OEM is your Chevy’s first and only choice.
3 Reasons To Get OEM Parts at Your Chevy Dealership
Made for Your Car
OEM components are designed and built for your car. They come from the same production lines as the original parts on your car. The only difference is that they are assigned as replacements rather than being used as part of another car. Since they’re identical, they will always fit correctly and work as efficiently as the parts they replace.
Aftermarket parts, on the other hand, aren’t specifically designed for your car. They are made by companies that built them to fit a wide variety of different makes and models. Due to this fact, they may not fit exactly and this means that they have to be adjusted for your Chevy. A part that doesn’t fit correctly can produce additional wear on other components, which will need replacement sooner than necessary.
They’re High Quality
OEM components are built from the highest quality materials to ensure strength and durability. This gives them a longer working life and allows them to perform to the high standard required by Chevrolet. These components cost more in the short term, but you save even more money in the long term due to reduced wear and tear and the need for more frequent part replacement.
In contrast, aftermarket parts are cheaper, and independent mechanics offer them as an affordable option. What isn’t immediately noticeable is that the parts’ cheaper cost is due to the use of lower-quality materials to reduce production costs. Low-grade steel, for example, is cheap, but it can’t match the durability of the high-quality steel used in OEM components. Aftermarket parts will increase long-term costs as they will fail more frequently.
They Have a Warranty
Every OEM component has a warranty, and the warranty is based on the expected useful life of the component. These warranties are possible as these components are built to meet rigorous national and international standards. If an OEM component fails under normal usage during its warranty period, it will be replaced for free.
Aftermarket parts don’t carry a warranty. As we saw above, they’re designed to fit many different makes and models. If an aftermarket part fails, you will have to pay for a replacement.
As your dealer, we only use and supply OEM components, as they are the best and safest choice for your car. If you’d like to know more, visit us today at Airport Chevrolet GMC.
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