What are the Benefits of OEM Parts vs Aftermarket Parts?
Added Quality
The difference comes down to the attention to detail and Acura holding their OEM products to the highest levels of scrutiny. Aftermarket parts are typically made of brittle plastics, inferior metals, poorly soldered electronics, and inferior rubber components that appear to be mostly plastic. OEM parts are generally made of specially formulated alloy metals, the most durable ABS plastics, and quality rubbers that perform consistently at all temperatures. OEM parts are typically beefed up for long-term durability and hit the ideal balance of product virtues for a practical everyday value.
Peace of Mind
There's no doubt about it. Installing aftermarket parts can void your warranty. Even if the future repair is related to a different part of the system, Acura will likely be unable to cover the repair if the aftermarket part compromised the entire system. Although it may only be one cog in the wheel, it only takes one bad apple to spoil the bunch. Acura provides a limited lifetime warranty on its OEM parts to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. The limited lifetime warranty protects most mechanical and chassis components against the manufacturer defects that lead to premature failure.
Ease of Replacement
Our parts specialists are able to match you with a perfect fit every time. They use your VIN number to limit the range of parts to only those which are compatible with your Acura. When you install factory OEM parts in your Acura, you have peace of mind that the problem is solved. You don't have to be guessing whether the part is defective, incompatible, or improperly installed. Acura parts are exact replicas of the parts in your vehicle or upgraded versions that may improve the parts ever so slightly for ease of service or extended life.
You can't go wrong with OEM parts because there are hundreds of thousands of others driving on the same exact parts without any problems as evidence. This safety in numbers philosophy proves itself true by the logic of having more owners to scrutinize the products. Visit us today to pick up a part or ask any questions you might have.
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