4 Reasons To Choose OEM Parts vs. Aftermarket Parts, Explained By The Experts At Archer Volkswagen In Houston
In almost every case, when you get your auto repairs at our certified Volkswagen service center, we're using Original Equipment Manufacturer parts. That is, we're using parts we get directly from Volkswagen. When you visit the local auto parts store, or head to the neighborhood garage for repairs, they've typically got what are called aftermarket parts. These parts are made by an unaffiliated third party. While not all aftermarket parts are questionable, you don't always know what you're getting. When it comes to the important parts on your car, quality is something you don't want left to chance. That's why we always recommend using OEM parts to repair your Volkswagen. Here are four advantages of OEM parts over their aftermarket alternatives.
4. Superior Fit
Genuine Volkswagen parts are identical to those that were installed on your car when it was first assembled. That means, when you're replacing a worn or damaged component, Volkswagen OEM parts will fit perfectly. It'll be as if that component had always been on your car. OEM parts can restore the performance of your vehicle to good-as-new condition.
By contrast, many aftermarket components are made generically to fit as many vehicles as possible. This can make them less expensive to manufacture, but can cause you problems down the road. The fit of aftermarket components may not be ideal, which could lead to problems like poor performance and accelerated wear on neighboring components.
3. Proven Quality
When it comes to performance components like your brakes, suspension, engine and transmission, OEM parts will always restore the performance of your Volkswagen to its former glory. They're built to the exact same quality and performance standards as the parts that are used to assemble brand-new vehicles.
Aftermarket parts on the other hand may not provide ideal performance. For example, you might save a few bucks on aftermarket brake pads, but they might cause problems like increased break noise, reduced stopping power and shorter service life compared to OEM. Choosing OEM parts helps to make sure you get the long life and performance you expect from your Volkswagen.
2. Warranty Protection
Did you know that all Volkswagen OEM parts come with their own warranty? It's true! You'll have peace of mind knowing that any OEM parts and accessories you have installed by an authorized service center are backed by a standard 1-year/12,000-mile warranty. Even if your car is well beyond the scope of its factory warranty! If these components should fail prematurely within this warranty period, we'll fix or replace them at no cost to you.
Some aftermarket parts come with their own warranty, but not all of them do. Those that do may not be able to stand behind the work done at a third-party garage. When you want confidence that the work was done right, and know that you won't have to pay to get it fixed if it wasn't, head to Archer VW for OEM Volkswagen parts.
1. Easy Ordering And Installation At Archer Volkswagen
When you order aftermarket parts from an unaffiliated third party, what do you do once they arrive at your doorstep? How do you find a trustworthy mechanic to install them? What will you do when these parts need service later in life? These questions may not have easy answers. Instead, let the team at Archer Volkswagen handle all your maintenance needs!
If we diagnose a problem on your car that requires replacing parts, we'll use OEM parts whenever possible for the highest quality. Our factory trained technicians can perform installation and do it right. And if anything goes wrong with that component within the first year, bring it back for a no-cost fix. It really is that simple. They say time is money, and we'll do our very best to save you both at Archer Volkswagen!
