OEM Parts vs Aftermarket Parts

If you’re looking at a repair for your vehicle, it might be tempting to buy cheap aftermarket parts. While that might save you now, it may not be in the best interest of your vehicle – particularly if you plan on driving it for a while. Learn the difference between OEM parts and their aftermarket competitors, then schedule that repair with Andy Mohr Toyota to ensure it’s done right.

The Dangers of Aftermarket Parts

Aftermarket parts can be significantly cheaper than OEM parts, and are often found at local discount parts houses, making them convenient. But there are downsides too:

• Low Quality – Aftermarket parts are often made of flimsy, low-quality materials. This means they likely won’t have the same durability as original parts.
• Poor Fit – Because aftermarket parts are often designed as a “universal fit”, that fit is often poor. This can mean that you need to modify your vehicle or buy special adapters to make it work.
• No Backing – Aftermarket parts typically carry little to no warranty, so if you get a bad one, you may be stuck with it.

The Advantages of OEM Parts

OEM parts can be more expensive, but there are some real advantages to buying factory:

• Factory Fit – OEM parts are designed by the people who made your car, so they fit just like an original part.
• Warranty – OEM parts typically come with a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty against defect. So if you get a bad part, you can simply exchange it for a good one.
• Durability – Factory parts are designed to the same standards as original parts, and should have the same life span.

In addition, using OEM parts can give your vehicle a higher resale value – earning money on your investment when it’s time to trade up.

Why Choose Andy Mohr Toyota?

Our factory-trained technicians use only the best Toyota-certified parts to ensure that your vehicle is running as well as it did the day it drove off the lot. We don’t cut corners and use cheap aftermarket parts that can fail you just when you need them the most.

For Genuine OEM Parts for Your Avon and Indianapolis Vehicle

For top-quality OEM Toyota parts for your Avon and Indianapolis vehicle, contact Andy Mohr Toyota or stop by in Avon, IN today.