What is the difference between OEM and brand parts?
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OEM parts are produced by the same suppliers that provide components for the vehicle manufacturer's assembly line. Since a vehicle consists of numerous parts, most components are sourced from external suppliers and then assembled and calibrated by the automaker. For example, if the headlights on the original vehicle were supplied by Factory A, the replacement headlights for repairs will also be manufactured and provided by Factory A, then distributed to authorized 4S stores, hence referred to as OEM parts. Both the original factory-installed parts and later replacement parts come from the same manufacturer, using the same equipment and technology. The characteristics of OEM parts are reliable quality, identical size and functionality to the original vehicle parts, ensuring high compatibility, though they come at a higher price. Brand parts are produced by large automotive component companies specializing in aftermarket parts. These companies possess advanced equipment and strong technical capabilities, manufacturing high-quality components. However, since they don't supply directly to vehicle manufacturers, these products cannot be called OEM parts but are instead referred to as brand parts. Brand parts are known for their good quality, moderate pricing, and high cost-performance ratio. OEM parts: These are the actual components installed on vehicles by the manufacturer. Some parts aren't directly produced by the automaker, so they may bear two logos: the vehicle brand's logo and the manufacturer's brand logo. The quality of these parts is completely equivalent to the original factory-installed components, representing the highest quality in the aftermarket, though they are also the most expensive. Apart from large repair shops or authorized 4S stores, few places offer OEM parts as an option. Brand parts: As mentioned earlier, many OEM parts are manufactured by third-party brands. These brands also release their own parts, which may not be inferior in quality to OEM parts. The main difference often lies in the absence of the vehicle brand's logo. Their prices are relatively lower than OEM parts, typically around 80% of OEM pricing. Some premium aftermarket brands even develop upgraded parts for specific models that outperform OEM parts in quality and performance, naturally commanding higher prices.
