What are the Benefits of OEM Parts vs Aftermarket Parts?

OEM Level Quality

The stock OEM parts we special order for our beloved customers are produced by the original equipment manufacturer. When they are finished with an order to produce parts for the production of your vehicle, they simply do some additional runs to stockpile extra parts. The parts very well may have been manufactured in the same timeframe as the ones in your vehicle.

Occasionally, high-wear items are re-engineered ever so slightly to provide you with greater durability when you purchase OEM replacement parts. You can bet that Lincoln holds its parts manufacturers to contractual obligations that require them to ensure the highest level of quality controls to protect the brand image.

Aftermarket parts, by contrast, are pirate parts that are usually mass-produced overseas to flood the internet with click-and-buy marketing traps. When we take a closer look, these parts are typically made of cheap synthetic rubbers that are mostly plastic, flimsy plastics, and gravity forged metals. You can often feel the difference in your hands between the high-strength ABS plastics, pressure forged alloys, and high-quality rubber used in OEM parts.

Peace of Mind

You are certain to run into problems with your factory warranty if you install aftermarket electromechanical parts. These parts are typically part of systems and can affect the entire circuit of parts in the loop. In this regard, the failure of any part in that loop can be attributed to the aftermarket knock-off. The OEM parts generally come with an industry standard one-year warranty to protect you against the risks of premature failure.

OEM Parts are Specifically Made for Your Vehicle

There is simply no telling what you are getting when you purchase aftermarket parts. You are always opening up a can of worms when you work with aftermarket parts because they may not fit or function properly. Due to the complexity of today's autos, it is more trouble than it is worth to use anything other than OEM stock parts or the highest quality performance parts in vehicle repairs.

Join us today to find out why OEM parts are a worthwhile investment.