What are the Benefits of OEM Parts vs Aftermarket Parts?
Quality Mopar Parts Last Longer
The quality of aftermarket parts is generally inferior because the aftermarket companies lack the infrastructure and high volumes to produce quality parts at affordable rates. When the reputation of the entire multi-billion dollar brand is on the line, the manufacturers do everything possible to guarantee the quality of each batch produced. This investment in quality controls filters the OEM parts using extreme scrutiny and testing to ensure that you receive defect-free products.
Simply looking at an aftermarket part, you can see the lack of quality. The parts are often produced in crude castings that result in misshaped tinny replicas. The inferior metals are weak and can self-destruct under fatigue. Gravity forged aftermarket wheels are the perfect example. A large investment in industrial infrastructure is needed to forge metals under pressures that transform them at a molecular level like pencil graphite into diamonds. Unlike aftermarket parts, OEM parts are mostly produced with ABS-grade plastics that withstand serious forces and temperature ranges.
Warranty and Support
Our OEM parts typically come with a limited warranty that protects you from the manufacturer defects that cause premature failure. Most aftermarket parts are sold without a warranty and can void the factory warranty in your late-model vehicle. Installing aftermarket suspension, for example, can cause premature wear on the steering parts and drivetrain because the steering geometry may be compromised. The manufacturer will not ensure any parts in the systems affected by aftermarket installations.
Mopar Parts are Built for Your Vehicle
When you order OEM parts from our friendly parts counter technicians, you never have to worry about receiving the wrong part. Our computer technicians match the parts to your specific VIN number to ensure they are exactly the same as the parts in your vehicle. These parts are virtually guaranteed to last at least as long as the parts you are replacing. Occasionally, you may even find that the new part lasts longer because it was slightly re-engineered to address some real-world mechanical issues. This is often true with timing belt kits that can be improved to last three times as long as the originals.
The complexity of today's automotive repairs makes it difficult to trust in aftermarket parts. All the hours spent diagnosing and installing those new parts may all be in vain if the part itself turns out to be incompatible or defective. Only engineers understand how perfect parts have to fit and how the slightest deviations can cause premature failures and stunted operations. For example, even a slightly unbalanced aftermarket axle can cause premature wear on the wheel bearings as they are jarred with vibrations at high speeds under extreme pressures.
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