How to Identify Whether Auto Parts Are Genuine or Aftermarket?

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TaylorFitz
07/30/25 6:18am
To distinguish genuine parts from aftermarket ones, they usually bear the logo of the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or the OEM's supplier. Genuine parts come with standardized packaging featuring the unified brand design of the original automaker. The quality of genuine parts is excellent, as they are strictly produced in accordance with the automaker's technical requirements, whether in terms of materials or manufacturing processes. Due to their high quality and exclusive supply through 4S dealerships for after-sales services, genuine parts are very expensive. In contrast, most aftermarket parts available in the market cost less than half the price of genuine parts.
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