| Aftermarket, OEM, replacement parts-you see these | | | | old Toyota Corolla, you can add aftermarket Toyota |
| words in almost all auto parts stores online. What do | | | | fog lights, Toyota spoiler, Toyota turn signal light or |
| these terms mean? | | | | Toyota mirrors. Aftermarket products can also help |
| For a passive buyer, these things are but ordinary | | | | you give your car a fresh new look. Even if your |
| terms used in the automotive market but for someone | | | | original parts are not yet damaged or worn out, you |
| meticulous and who wants the best for his auto, these | | | | can replace them with or add specially designed |
| things matter considerably. Deciding which among | | | | aftermarket auto parts like Honda taillights, Ford center |
| these to purchase is just like deciding what car to buy. | | | | cap, Chevrolet chrome bumper, and Mercedes Benz |
| O.E.M. stands for Original Equipment Manufactured. | | | | Front Cover Towing Eye found at Auto Parts |
| This means that OEM Ford parts are manufactured | | | | Discount. |
| by Ford itself, Chevrolet parts are manufactured by | | | | Enthusiasts, on the other hand would opt for custom |
| Chevrolet, Toyota parts by Toyota, BMW parts by | | | | parts and specialty equipments. Compared to a |
| BMW and so on. The terms O.E.S. and OE are also | | | | universal fit auto part, which can be installed to any |
| used; these mean Original Equipment Supplied and | | | | vehicle make, year and model, custom aftermarket |
| Original Equipment, respectively. While in many cases, | | | | products are designed to fit only a particular application. |
| OEM and OES mean the same, OE is more general | | | | Examples of custom parts are your Ford hood, Ford |
| referring to any part that came as original equipment | | | | fender and Ford doors. Specialty equipments on the |
| on the car. Some of OE car parts and components | | | | other hand, are intended to make the vehicle more |
| are not actually made by the car manufacturer but are | | | | stylish, comfortable, convenient and more up-to-date. |
| purchased and assembled by the automakers to | | | | Most auto users prefer aftermarket products because |
| create a vehicle. | | | | they are less expensive than OEM replacements. |
| Those referred to as "aftermarket auto parts" are not | | | | While it is true that there may be some aftermarket |
| made by the original car manufacturer; furthermore, | | | | auto parts that do not meet high standards of original |
| they are bought and added to the vehicle only at the | | | | equipments, it is not right to say that aftermarket |
| dealership or after the vehicle left the dealership. In | | | | products are generally inferior in terms of quality and |
| terms of design and function, aftermarket products are | | | | style. Replacement parts sold at Auto Parts Discount, |
| almost the same as the stock auto parts since they | | | | for example are made by car parts manufacturers |
| are primarily used to replace a damaged original part | | | | that are mandated by high international standards. |
| so that the vehicle can continue to run. If you need | | | | Which is better, OEM or aftermarket replacement |
| replacement parts for your car, however, you can | | | | part? It depends on the product. Some OEM parts are |
| either buy O.E.M. or aftermarket auto parts. There are | | | | not durable enough while the aftermarket parts you |
| numerous sources of aftermarket auto parts. Stores | | | | use to replace them could last for many years. If you |
| like Auto Parts Discount give you a great variety of | | | | want to give your car a different look and also, if you |
| parts for almost all makes and models. | | | | want to save, aftermarket products are worth a try. |
| Some cars, especially the base models are not | | | | However, make sure to get these replacement parts |
| completely equipped so users just add aftermarket | | | | from trusted sources. |
| parts later on. For example if you have purchased an | | | | |