Original equipment parts (OEM) parts are components used on or in a vehicle that come from the original equipment manufacturer. Understanding the difference between OEM parts and aftermarket parts can ...

Aftermarket parts are generally less expensive than OEM parts, although the price varies by brand. Regardless of the brand, using aftermarket parts will typically cost less than OEM parts. According ...

A contributor to CarBuzz since April 2025, Ben also was a finalist in The Intercooler Young Writer Compition in 2021, has done a placement with AutoCar, and runs his own independant automotive blog.

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A Tesla Model 3 owner was rear-ended, it wasn't his fault, and GEICO won't pay for real Tesla parts. This owner's $663 ...

Fixing your car after an accident is stressful enough without the added pressure of deciding between parts from your car's manufacturer, known as OEM parts, and aftermarket parts. Dealerships may ...

Amazon shoppers who need replacement parts or vehicle accessories now have an easier way to get what they need in the new OEM Automotive Parts Shop. The personalization is integrated with Amazon ...

Let's bust a big myth right now. There's this idea floating around that the only way to preserve your Toyota's near-immortal status is to only use OEM parts. That's a great piece of marketing, but ...

If you’ve ever shopped for car parts or approved repairs at a shop for your vehicle, you might have heard the term “OEM” thrown around. “OEM” is an acronym that stands for “original equipment ...

Mitchell data shows BEV claims reached 3.21% in Q3 as tax credit deadline drove record sales; OEM parts dominate EV repairs at 85% of parts dollars.

Google’s terms and conditions related to Pixel repairs stated it would not return a device if it had non-OEM parts. This would essentially allow Google to “steal” your phone if you sent it in for ...