Audi parts are available as Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and Aftermarket parts. Of course, the aftermarket parts are going to be less expensive, by a lot. But are you losing anything by buying aftermarket?
Audi Parts
There are a lot of aftermarket parts (made by non-Audi manufacturers) to choose from. You can get any part you need at the local auto parts store, through your mechanic or even online and none of them were made by Audi. This makes the parts so much cheaper. But is that a good thing?
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts are the ones that the dealer will always install on your car. This is one of the reasons that going to your Audi dealer always costs so much more than using your local auto mechanic, like A1 Performance Auto Repair. These parts will come with a warranty and you just take it into your dealer for replacement when using the warranty.
Aftermarket Audi parts are made by various manufacturers and they have varied warranties, if any at all. But like any company, their reputations are not all alike. Some brands are known to be problematic, others are considered good and some are considered better than original Audi parts. When it comes time to use the warranty, it could be a problem. In order to sift through which brand’s parts are great and which aren’t, you’ll need to rely on your mechanic’s experience. There are brands he will avoid. There are some parts that Audi will void your car’s warranty on if you use an aftermarket part, so ask your mechanic about that when deciding to go the cheaper route.
A1 Performance Auto Repair
At A1 Performance Auto Repair, we’ll give you the choice of Aftermarket or OEM Audi parts for your repair and explain the differences. Stop by today to meet us and get your oil changed.
