Replacement parts are divided into two major groups, namely Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket. When you visit your Hyundai dealer for a replacement part, we will always supply OEM parts only. We want to tell you more about the differences between these two parts and why OEM is the best choice for your car.
3 Benefits of Getting OEM Parts at Your Hyundai Dealer
OEM components Always Fit
OEM components are made by Hyundai. They’re manufactured to the same standards and tolerances as the original parts on your car. The only difference is the OEM components were designated as replacements rather than being used to assemble another Hyundai. Since these parts are identical, they will always fit correctly and work the same as your original parts.
Aftermarket parts are manufactured by a variety of different manufacturers. They’re designed as generic parts to fit several different vehicles makes and models. This can become a problem as there is no guarantee that an aftermarket part will fit your car. If you visit an independent mechanic for a repair, they will have to adjust the part to try and make it fit. An incorrect fitting part could cause damage to your car.
OEM Components Are Made to a Standard
When Hyundai designs a new model, the process involves tens of thousands of hours of design and engineering to make it perfect. Each component must meet a rigorous set of standards of quality and reliability. These components also undergo extensive testing and retesting until they’re ready to form part of a vehicle. Hyundai parts will always match the highest national and international standards.
Aftermarket parts, in contrast, are designed for their affordability and are then mass-produced. These parts will always be cheaper than OEM components as they don’t follow a set standard. They’re designed to copy the performance of a genuine part but use lesser-quality materials. The lack of standardization in aftermarket parts means you won’t receive a guarantee of their reliability or quality.
OEM Components Save You Money
This might seem strange, as OEM components cost more than aftermarket parts. The reason OEM components save you money is they last a long time, will not damage your car, and have reliable and carefully calculated replacement times. This allows you to plan for a part replacement with ease.
Aftermarket parts are cheaper in the short term, as we’ve seen, but they come with potential long-term costs. An aftermarket part could fail, and this will increase your repair costs as you’ll need to have a second repair performed. These parts can also fail and damage other components that will now have to be repaired.
The safety of you and your car is too important to trust unreliable replacement parts. Visit us at Crain Hyundai of Bentonville for safe, genuine parts.
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