O.E.M. stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. This part was built by the company that originally made it for the car company. It is the exact same part that came in your car. Contrary
to popular belief, the car you bought was not made entirely by the
car company you bought it from. It was essentially just put together
by the car company from parts made by hundreds of other companies.
All car makers use independent companies to design and manufacture
most parts used in their cars. A
Genuine part is the part that was originally put in your car when it
was new. It comes in a box with the car maker’s logo so you will
think your car manufacturer made it. It was actually made by another
company. These are the most expensive types of parts you can purchase
mainly because you are paying for the logo.
Aftermarket parts are made by a company other than the original manufacturer. These parts are made to fit and perform as well as, and in some cases better than the original.
Aftermarket companies buy the rights to produce these parts. Even though some might have a slightly different look, they perform as well as, if not better than the OEM part. And they are priced much less making them a very good value for your older vehicle that is no longer under warranty.
In some cases an aftermarket part is better than the original that came in your car. Aftermarket companies analyze why specific OEM parts tend to fail and then improve on the original design or materials. Car makers are very interested in keeping the price of their cars competitive and may opt for less expensive materials in some parts. This is why some aftermarket parts may out perform the original.
Aftermarket parts are made by a company other than the original manufacturer. These parts are made to fit and perform as well as, and in some cases better than the original.
Aftermarket companies buy the rights to produce these parts. Even though some might have a slightly different look, they perform as well as, if not better than the OEM part. And they are priced much less making them a very good value for your older vehicle that is no longer under warranty.
In some cases an aftermarket part is better than the original that came in your car. Aftermarket companies analyze why specific OEM parts tend to fail and then improve on the original design or materials. Car makers are very interested in keeping the price of their cars competitive and may opt for less expensive materials in some parts. This is why some aftermarket parts may out perform the original.