When you know your car has parts that need replacing, it can be difficult to choose between aftermarket components and OEM parts when getting your repair. We always recommend getting OEM components right from your GMC dealer; that way, you’re getting the best parts on the market.
5 Benefits of Getting OEM Parts for Your Car Repairs from Your GMC Dealer
1. Quality and Compatibility Assurance
OEM components are always exact matches for the parts they’re replacing in your vehicle. This means they’ll function exactly as the old part did before the old part became faulty. You already know the OEM component is compatible with your car and all the other parts around it.
The fact that your new part is manufactured by the same people who made the original part in your car also tells you that your new part is of the same quality as the old part. Manufacturer-level quality is never guaranteed when you buy aftermarket parts.
2. Fast Access to Parts
It’s straightforward to get your hands on OEM components when you need them. Most dealerships have a supply of commonly replaced OEM components that they can fit into your car when you bring it in for a repair. If your dealer doesn’t have the part you need, then they’ll order it for you, as they have the ability to order parts straight from the manufacturer.
3. Long Lasting Parts
As OEM components are very high quality, they’ll last a lot longer in your car than aftermarket parts. Aftermarket parts are sometimes made of weaker materials than OEM ones, causing them to break down and wear out faster. This leads to more frequent replacements, which is inconvenient and not very cost-effective.
4. Available Warranty
OEM components tend to be under warranty from the manufacturer. So, if something unfortunate happens and your new part breaks, then you don’t need to worry about paying for a replacement out-of-pocket. Aftermarket parts very rarely have warranties. When aftermarket components do have warranties, the warranties aren’t always as good as the warranties for OEM components.
5. Faster Fitting Times
It often takes less time to have an OEM component put into your car. This is because aftermarket parts sometimes need to be adjusted to fit properly, making them take longer to prepare and put into the car. OEM components need no adjustments, so you won’t be without your car for as long as you would if you were having an aftermarket part put into it instead.
We’ll always use OEM components for your car, so come get all your repairs at Don Johnson’s Hayward Motors. We’ll make sure every part we put in your car is of the highest quality and is a perfect fit.
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