Why You Should Consider Using Aftermarket Parts

Aftermarket auto parts provide all consumers an option of good quality and low cost while they undergo repair, want to increase engine performance or give the exterior an upgrade. This alternative allows consumers to tune their cars beyond manufacturer specifications by replacing their OEM (Original Equipment Manufactured) parts.

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"Aftermarket parts are inferior or worse in quality to OEM". Manufacturers such as Injen, AEM and Greddy (and many others) set stringent standards for aftermarket parts to ensure high quality. The D.O.T. (Department of Transportation) also sets standards that aftermarket manufacturers must follow to ensure safety.

"Aftermarket body kits are unsafe and are of poor quality compared to OEM body parts". Almost all aftermarket aero dynamic parts are manufacturered to fit like OEM parts. 99% of body kit parts install safely if done by a professional. We should however mention that these parts only become unsafe when the person installing them removes reinforcement bars for custom installs. In this scenario, the owner of the car should be smart enough to know that the car should not be a daily driver but strickly a show car. When considering the purchase of a body kit, we recommend Urethane for people who live in areas with hills or snowy weather whereas those living in low areas without snow can purchase Fiberglass.

"Anyone can install aftermarket parts". Wrong!! Most shops have no idea what air intakes and flow masters are. You are either going to walk away just as confused as the mechanic was when you showed them the part you wanted installed. Call around until you get someone on the phone that is knowledgeable and gives the best price. Ask to see pictures if you are having body work done to ensure they know what they are doing. At the same time, don't just go for cheap, you will most likely regret it.

"Aftermarket parts can invalidate OEM warranties on other parts or on the vehicle itself". We recommend you read your personal vehicle's warranty but normally when a part has to be replaced, any original warranty on that part lapses. The warranty on the rest of the vehicle is unaffected. After the replacement part is installed, the new warranty takes over. Warranties on most aftermarket parts are as good as OEM warranties. Furthermore, federal law prohibits manufacturers from basing warranties upon the exclusive use of OEM parts. As an example, by adding a muffler instead of a cat-back system your warrenty will still be valid as all you have done is replace the opening and not the whole exhaust system.

"Aftermarket parts diminish the value of a car". Not necessarily, it all lies in the eye of the beholder. If you are going to trade your car in at a dealership and still expect to get a good return, we suggest upgrading suspension and airflow. Although most consumers are not too keen on the idea of buying a car with a loud muffler, most are on aftermarket cat-back systems. If you want to get a good price for your car, sell it yourself to someone who knows what they are getting.

"Aftermarket parts are made overseas and cause Americans to lose jobs". Although both aftermarket and OEM parts are manufactured overseas, many of the parts we carry are made in North America. Ironically, auto manufacturers outsource the production of OEM parts – in some cases to the same companies that produce competitive parts. Aftermarket products made domestically include body kits, intake systems, exhaust systems, turbochargers, vertical door conversion kits, fenders and rims (to just name a few). The aftermarket parts industry currently represents nearly 30,000 U.S. jobs, including importers, distributors, manufacturers, recyclers, and shippers.

If you're really concerned, contact President Bush about companies outsourcing to other countries to cut costs so Americans can keep their jobs.