If you have your car serviced at a dealer, invariably any parts used will be parts that were made by the original vehicle manufacturer. If, however, you have your car serviced at an independent garage, you will often be given the choice; OEM or aftermarket Cadillac car parts in Michigan.
Based on recent research it has been found that the sales of aftermarket parts is going up while the sales of OEM parts are holding steady at best. The factor that is influencing the buying decision is price, aftermarket parts are less expensive, but, they are not always of equal quality.
Some years back aftermarket parts had a poor reputation, much worse than today. However, the quality today has improved considerably and mechanics and technicians are far less reluctant to install aftermarket parts than they were in the past. The manufacturers of aftermarket parts realize that they are not responsible for part design, just quality; they can actually make improvements in the design which eliminate certain weaknesses found in factory parts.
Saying this, many vehicle owners still insist on original Cadillac car parts in Michigan, they cite reliability and quality even though they are aware that OEM parts are slightly more expensive. OEM parts normally are warranted for a considerable period, this cannot be said for most aftermarket parts.
There are advantages and disadvantages to aftermarket car parts, before deciding which to use it is wise to consider the choice, bearing in mind what factors are important.
Aftermarket parts are definitely less expensive; they can be as much as half the price of factory parts. The quality has improved considerably and aftermarket parts are available at every auto parts store and at most mechanics.
There are drawbacks to aftermarkets; they rarely are warranted and some companies still produce parts which are not reliable. Parts manufactured off-shore are rarely as good as those manufactured domestically.
Make the right choice:
When you are deciding what Cadillac car parts in Michigan to specify the choice depends on certain factors.
* The type of repair is very important; it is recommended that body parts never be sourced from anyone other than the manufacturer. The fit of body parts is critical; many aftermarket parts will not fit properly resulting in a less than perfect repair.
* Quality is always important but there are car owners that are on a limited budget. For those in this position the best part is often the one that they can afford.
Like anything related to cars, it is always best to research first and always buy from a dealer that you trust.
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