Are Factory Car Parts Better Than Aftermarket Featuring ShopDAP
What is the difference between factory parts and aftermarket parts? Aftermarket car parts might be cheaper. Factory parts often fail. What are the best parts to buy for your car? Some times it’s OEM car parts, other times it aftermarket.
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My 89 year old mom’s 04 Civc needs a steering rack which is discontinued. Is there a aftermarket brand that you would recommend that might be better than others?
I can assure you when it comes to exhaust, the original is way better. My experience is, that oe lasts 3-4 times longer than aftermarket. But ofcourse much more expencive.
Some manufacturers use the cheepest parts during factory assembly.
NGK MAF’s are trash, Pierberg is the way to go.
Need a front bumper for a Mazda Demio GPL 662