How to distinguish between OEM and aftermarket car lights?
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OEM and aftermarket car lights can be distinguished by whether they are produced by manufacturers authorized by the automaker. Below is the extended content: 1. Definition: OEM parts refer to components produced by manufacturers authorized by the automaker. These parts can bear the vehicle's logo and are supplied through the automaker's service channels. Aftermarket parts refer to components produced by manufacturers without authorization from the automaker. They differ from OEM parts in terms of trademarks, logos, and packaging but have a significant price advantage. The manufacturers of aftermarket parts must also be legitimate companies with their own brands and a certain level of quality assurance, capable of taking responsibility for their product quality. 2. Example: OSRAM is one of the world's two largest light source manufacturers, supplying headlights for many automakers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen as OEM parts. At the same time, OSRAM also supplies lights through aftermarket channels, but without the original automaker logos (such as Mercedes-Benz or BMW). Whether supplied as OEM or through aftermarket channels, a significant portion of these lights are OEM-produced by OSRAM through third-party manufacturers (with technical support and approval).
