Why Choose Chevrolet OEM Parts

There is never a convenient time for your vehicle to break.  It always seems to happen when there is no money to spare and time is of the essence, leading many of us to be tempted by the cheapest and quickest parts and repairs we can find.  But can you actually be creating more issues by choosing the cheapest solution?  The answer is, yes.

There are two types of parts we can choose when faced with a repair on our vehicle-OEM or aftermarket parts.  The acronym OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer.  For instance, if you buy a Chevrolet vehicle, Chevrolet is the OEM.  Buying Chevy parts for your Chevy vehicle means that the parts are built specifically for your exact vehicle, will be high-quality, and fit perfectly.  Having OEM parts in your vehicle not only ensures proper fit and function, it is also often a requirement to protect your vehicle’s warranty and overall market value.

Aftermarket parts, while generally less expensive to purchase, are less expensive for a reason.  They are often made with lower quality materials than OEM parts, and are mass produced to work in a variety of vehicles rather than being specifically designed for your exact Chevrolet model.  This increases the likelihood that the parts won’t fit or perform exactly right, potentially leading to further damage.  Installing aftermarket parts could also render the warranty on your vehicle invalid making any future repairs or issues more expensive to manage.

While the price tag of OEM parts may seem more expensive at face value, maintaining your vehicle’s warranty and ensuring that the repairs are sound will ultimately cost you less down the road, while maintaining your vehicle’s value for sale or trade-in later on.  Points to remember when selecting Chevrolet OEM parts:

• Quality & Compatibility: OEM parts are made of high-quality materials and are designed to fit specific Chevy models exactly.
• Performance & Safety: Because OEM parts are specific to your vehicle model, they maintain your vehicle’s optimum performance, reliability, and safety.
• Warranty: OEM parts maintain your vehicle’s warranty, and come with warranty coverage of their own so they can be replaced if there is an issue.
• Long-Term Value: Using OEM parts protects your vehicle’s overall market value.

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In addition to all of the functional benefits of OEM parts, there is also a customer service component that makes OEM parts much more comfortable to select.  As a customer, you can visit or contact your Chevrolet dealership and get expert advice on your specific situation.  At Richard Chevrolet, we have a dedicated parts department that will ensure you get the right parts to resolve your issue and address any questions that you have directly.  If you already know the part that you need, it’s no problem!  By choosing OEM parts you can easily go to our website and order exactly what you are looking for with the confidence that it is going to be precisely what your vehicle requires.

In the end, when it comes to auto parts it seems that the age-old adage holds true, “You get what you pay for.”  So, when it comes to your vehicle be sure to put your money where it matters the most.

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