
{"id":3046,"date":"2022-04-01T01:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T06:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/kimbercreekford\/?p=3046"},"modified":"2022-04-01T01:05:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T06:05:00","slug":"why-are-oem-parts-better-than-aftermarket-parts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/why-are-oem-parts-better-than-aftermarket-parts\/","title":{"rendered":"Do OEM Parts Make a Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Why are OEM Parts Better than Aftermarket Parts?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vehicle owners know that they\u2019ll probably need to purchase replacement parts at some point in their car&#8217;s life. And the smoothest way to do that is to let the repair shop handle it. Although you can rely on the repair shop for it,&nbsp;you must also know the type of part the technicians are using as your vehicle\u2019s capability and efficiency depend on it. If you take your vehicle to a dealership, you\u2019ll get Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) car parts. However, when you visit an independent repair shop, you\u2019ll seemingly get aftermarket parts. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Before deciding where to take your vehicle, you must know that using OEM parts is much better than aftermarket parts. And at our dealership, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/team-kimber-creek-ford-in-pine-river-mn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kimber Creek Ford<\/a>, we only offer genuine OEM parts for all kinds of repairs. Why are OEM parts better than aftermarket parts? Please continue reading to learn about the difference between the two from our team of experts in Pine River, MN.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/new-cars-pine-river-mn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Our New Inventory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/contact-kimber-creek-ford-in-pine-river-mn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>OEM Parts vs. Aftermarket Parts: What\u2019s the Difference?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, OEM parts are designed by a vehicle\u2019s manufacturer. They are similar to the parts that came with your vehicle when you bought it. Although OEM parts are more expensive, they\u2019re the same quality as a vehicle\u2019s original parts. On the other hand, aftermarket parts are not sourced from a vehicle\u2019s manufacturer. They are made by other automakers and designed to be compatible with as many models as possible. If you compare the price, you\u2019ll find that aftermarket parts are cheaper than OEM parts, making them a more desirable option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/clp-pick-up-delivery-service-appointments-pine-river-mn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pick-Up and Delivery Service in Pine River, MN<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Advantages of Using OEM Parts&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019ve to repair your vehicle, you must always go for parts with a warranty. And OEM parts offer that. All OEM parts are backed by a warranty so that you don\u2019t have to spend again if they don\u2019t work correctly. Moreover, one of the reasons that aftermarket parts cost less than OEM parts is that they don\u2019t have the same high quality. Using a part of inferior quality may lead to early failure, and as a result, you\u2019ll end up spending more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/347\/2022\/03\/OEM-Parts-B_b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/347\/2022\/03\/OEM-Parts-B_b.jpg\" alt=\"a Ford technician working on the battery of a Ford\" class=\"wp-image-3048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2022\/03\/02094455\/OEM-Parts-B_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2022\/03\/02094455\/OEM-Parts-B_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/347\/2022\/03\/OEM-Parts-B1_b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/347\/2022\/03\/OEM-Parts-B1_b.jpg\" alt=\"a Ford technician checking the air filter of a Ford\" class=\"wp-image-3047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2022\/03\/02094455\/OEM-Parts-B1_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2022\/03\/02094455\/OEM-Parts-B1_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Schedule a Service\/Repair at Kimber Creek Ford&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to get genuine OEM parts for your Ford, we\u2019ve your back. At Kimber Creek Ford, we have a team of skilled experts trained to take the best possible care of your vehicle. That being said, you can bring your Ford to our dealership in Pine River, MN, for a repair right away. Additionally, if you\u2019re handy with parts and can repair your vehicle yourself, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/auto-parts-pine-river-mn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">order genuine OEM parts<\/a> on our website. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why are OEM Parts Better than Aftermarket Parts?&nbsp; Vehicle owners know that they\u2019ll probably need to purchase replacement parts at some point in their car&#8217;s life. And the smoothest way to do that is to let the repair shop handle it. Although you can rely on the repair shop for it,&nbsp;you must also know the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3049,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2,3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Why are OEM parts better than aftermarket parts? 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