When you need a repair, there are two types of replacement parts available: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or aftermarket parts. As your Honda dealer, we will only use OEM parts in all our repairs. We’d like to tell you a few of the reasons why OEM components are the best choice for your vehicle.
They’re Compatible
Your Honda is the product of countless hours of design and engineering. Every component fits precisely, and this enables all the components in your vehicle to work efficiently and effectively. An OEM part is made by the same manufacturer that supplied the original part for your Honda. It will always work identically and fit correctly since it was designed for your vehicle.
An aftermarket part isn’t designed specifically for your vehicle. These parts are made by a variety of companies, and they’re created to fit a range of different vehicle makes and models. Making a part to fit so many types of vehicles means that an aftermarket part is less likely to fit your Honda perfectly. These parts require adjustment, which can compromise your vehicle’s performance and safety.
They Last Longer
Only high-quality materials are used to make your Honda’s components. This high quality ensures they will last longer and work better than any other part. In addition, each component must meet US and international standards of construction and safety. An OEM part meets all these standards and requirements. It was just designated as a replacement part rather than being used to build another Honda.
Aftermarket parts aren’t built to the same standard. They are cheaper than OEM components, and this is because they’re made from lower-grade materials. Components made from inferior materials have a shorter lifespan and are prone to break or fail more frequently. Using aftermarket parts is more expensive in the long run due to their more frequent need for replacement.
They Have a Warranty
All OEM components carry a warranty. They’ve been extensively tested and are guaranteed to work for the stipulated time under normal operating conditions. These warranties are possible due to their high standard of construction. In the unlikely event of a problem with an OEM component, it will be replaced for free.
Aftermarket parts don’t have a guarantee as they were not designed for your vehicle. Since they have not been tested on your Honda model, it’s impossible to how long or how efficiently they will work. If an aftermarket part fails, the only alternative is to buy a part.
As a dealer, the safety of you and your Honda is important to us, so we only use OEM components. If you’d like to know more about these components or to book a repair, visit us today at Boyd Honda Oxford in Oxford, NC.
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