Comments on: Why some OEM car parts look different

By: used car parts

used car parts — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:10:34 +0000

Normally the car dealer sells OEM parts but they can also be purchased at some auto repair shops and auto parts chain stores. OEM parts are made by the same manufacturer as the genuine part you would receive from your local dealer.

By: Car Parts

Car Parts — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:00:50 +0000

The problem is the manufacturers merge 10 numbers into 1 to make it easier and cheaper. Customers don’t realize that by having a product that looks a little different its actually cheaper and better.

By: Drive Axle

Drive Axle — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:45:55 +0000

I just wish when you get these the instructions explained the differences and why. Sometimes I wonder why they didn’t make them exact. Often there is a good reason.

By: Elise Walker

Elise Walker — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:05:43 +0000

So that’s why I thought the new auto part my mechanic installed looked anything like the one he took out of my car! Thanks for this informative post and the great photos. You don’t know how hard it is to have my car fixed when I don’t know the first thing about cars except drive it. That’s why I always trust my mechanic, but times are hard and I just wanted to make sure that he’s not running off with my hard-earned money.