Benefits of Getting OEM Parts from Your Dealership

Benefits of OEM Parts: High-Quality Manufacturing

OEM components are manufactured to very high standards. They undergo rigorous testing by the manufacturer before they can be used. The materials used to make them are typically of higher quality than the materials used to make generic components, too.

Custom Fit

OEM components are not made to fit into a wide range of vehicles. They’re always designed to fit into a specific make and model or into a select range of models made by the same manufacturer.

Generic components, on the other hand, may be made to fit into as many cars as possible. Because of this, they may not be a perfect fit for your car. Some generic parts even require adjustments before they can be put into your vehicle at all.

Guaranteed Compatibility

Because OEM components fit perfectly into your vehicle, they’re guaranteed to be compatible with the parts that are already in the car. Plus, the replacement OEM component is typically identical to the part it’s replacing. It will work exactly like the old component. You’re never guaranteed that a generic part will work exactly like the part it’s replacing, so that could cause performance issues.

Consistent Quality

OEM components are consistently high-quality. Generic parts don’t have that same consistency, as they’re not all made to the same standard. When you replace a part in your car with an OEM component, you can typically predict how well your car is going to run, how long the part may last, and so on. You can’t make the same predictions with generic parts.

Ownership Cost Savings

Because OEM components fit perfectly in your car and are made of high-quality, durable materials, you won’t have to replace them as frequently as generic parts. Over time, the cost of replacing generic parts in your vehicle adds up. You’ll typically spend more money in the long run replacing generic parts than you will when replacing OEM ones.

Warranty

OEM components come with a warranty. In the rare instance that the part is defective, you won’t have to pay to repair or replace it out of your own pocket. Many generic parts don’t have warranties. If the part doesn’t fit or is defective, then you typically have to deal with the cost of repairing or replacing it.

Visit Valu Ford and Chrysler in Morris, MN any time one of the components in your vehicle needs to be replaced. You can order parts online or call our parts department at 320-585-8088.

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