The original parts are the parts provided by the OEM, or in short, the goods provided by the 4S shop. The above picture is the original Volvo Volvo parts, and the Volvo Volvo brand logo is clearly visible on the parts. What needs to know is that some OEMs will provide accessories through external channels, while some OEMs do not.
Use: All kinds of accessories can choose the original factory, as long as you have money.
Advantages: The quality is guaranteed, deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and listen steadily.
Disadvantages: High price, long order cycle for other categories except for common parts.
What are the genuine parts? For example, the oil filter in the picture above is an original part of Mercedes-Benz, but it is actually produced by MANN brand. Both the Mercedes-Benz logo and the MAN brand logo are visible. This is that the OEM does not produce this kind of accessories, but is made by other manufacturers. The quality is definitely no problem.
Use: If you want a low price and you want to use it with confidence, choose this accessory.
Advantages: The price is lower than the original accessories, and the quality guarantee is guaranteed.
Disadvantages: Most customers have not heard of it and do not recognize this kind of accessory.
Brand accessories are manufacturers that specialize in the production of auto parts. For example, Bosch produces many accessories. They are basically sold separately. General repair shops use this kind of accessories, and the quality of big brands is also quite good. Maintenance can be considered. For example, Bosch does everything, filter MAN, brake pads, Ferodo, battery style Van Valta, spark plug NGK and so on.
Use: It is very good to choose brand parts such as various maintenance parts, filter elements, battery brake discs, etc.
Advantages: The price is lower than that of the original factory, the supply of goods is sufficient, there are more people who use it, and there is generally a warranty.
Disadvantages: There are a wide variety of brands, difficult to choose, and prices vary.
Sub-factory parts are generally made by small manufacturers, and basically have industrial and commercial registration and industry licenses. There is no manufacturer logo on the accessories, and the after-sales system is independent. The editor does not recommend the use of sub-factory main components.
Use: The first choice for irrelevant accessories, such as front grille, gear grips, etc.
Advantages: low price, much better than refurbished parts.
Disadvantages: The quality is not guaranteed.
It can be understood that the parts produced by the manufacturers who provide the parts of the main engine factory are different from the original factory. Generally, this kind of accessories does not carry the logo and does not come with the packaging, but the quality is the same as that of the original factory.
Use: The accessories selected by the auto repairer, generally there are more choices for repairing water pumps and water tanks.
Advantages: The price is lower than that of the original factory and higher than that of the brand.
Disadvantages: low credibility, generally only use this kind of accessory when repairing the car by yourself.
This is easier to understand, that is, the old parts have been refurbished, and this type is sold again after refurbishing with the remaining accessories. Although this is a counterfeit and illegal, few people will tell you that this is a refurbished item when it is sold. This is a big loss if you are greedy for small and cheap. Generally, accessories that are particularly expensive and less expensive are refurbished. You can rest assured that cheap or full-street accessories will not be refurbished. Let me talk about it, some of the refurbished parts are now in use, all of which are official refurbished, and they also have a warranty.
Use: For example, it is a good choice to use refurbished parts for small parts (not main parts) of big car brands, such as changing to a middle cylinder.
Advantages: The price is super low. Generally, repairing a car is more expensive than selling a car and will choose this kind of accessory.
Disadvantages: There are few people who ask, and this kind of accessories is hard to find. Quality cannot be guaranteed.
To put it simply, the car factory is preparing to produce 10,000 cars, but 12,000 of a certain part is prepared. What should I do with the extra 2,000? I can only find channels to sell. The quality of this kind of accessories is the same as the original factory. You can't find this kind of accessory if you don't have a way, and it's not always broken if you find it. If you are lucky, you can catch up, and the price is still low.
Use: It depends on the accessories to catch the fault.
Advantages: The price is low, but the quality is the same as the original factory.
Disadvantages: There is no way to find this kind of accessories, especially hard to find.
Such accessories are produced by small manufacturers, some of which do not have business licenses. The accessories are 1:1 high imitation of other brands. It is recommended not to use this kind of accessories for the core parts of the car. Others are okay.
Use: It is okay to use some non-edge accessories, such as tail letter stickers, chrome-plated decorative strips, etc.
Advantage: The price is outrageously low.
Disadvantages: Few people are used, and the quality is particularly inferior.
There are many types of dismantled parts, and all the parts that are dismantled and sold are called dismantled parts. For example: 1. The accident car was dismantled, the front was smashed, and the rear door panel was still good, so dismantled and sold. 2. Like scrapped cars, the speakers are of a big brand, and they are disassembled and sold. 3. If the new car has a wheel hub, what about the replaced wheel hub? Remove it and resell it. In fact, everyone in the accessories industry is very honest. When you buy it, the accessories dealer will tell you that this is a scrapped part. Generally, the scrapped parts are from the original car. It is rare that the car is repaired and then dismantled. These parts are much better than the refurbished parts.
Use: There is no problem with dismantling parts such as wheels, bumpers, seats, etc. Some repair parts can also be used, and they are basically new.
Advantages: The accessories are easy to find, and the accessories dealers are very honest to tell you what kind of car was removed.
Disadvantages: The price is high and low. It's not good to say, making it difficult for novices to accept.
Modification accessories are generally only for modification, and they are also useful for car repairs. For example, the brake discs should be replaced. It is better to directly modify and replace a set of multi-piston brake cylinders and perforated discs. Unless there is a major change, it is basically not necessary to change the brake master cylinder. Modified parts are also divided into new and old ones, and the old ones are also a kind of dismantled parts. It is not that the original parts are the best, there is also a modified part.
Use: As long as you see and see, you can modify it, and the invisible can also be modified.
Advantages: good-looking, fun, and expensive.
Disadvantages: There are many kinds of novices, and the price is expensive.