Genuine, OEM or aftermarket parts?

When raising the issue of genuine, OEM or aftermarket parts opinion quickly becomes divided. Of course genuine part manufacturers will tout phrases like: ‘you get what you pay for’ and ‘genuine is best’, but with ASV Euro Car Parts’ 30 plus years in the industry buying and selling new and used European spare parts, we believe in our ability to recommend quality parts based on innovation, quality and technology.

You would have to be hiding under a rock not to have seen in April 2016 the spat between the ACCC and FCAI and while we will agree that according to the FCAI ‘The Australian automotive market is….highly competitive, with 67 brands selling more than 350 models’, we cannot agree with their assertion that ‘non-genuine parts can’t necessarily promise the same quality and safety that comes with a genuine part.’

All aftermarket parts manufacturers companies these days are held to high standards by regulatory bodies and these parts are made to fit and perform as well as, and in some cases better than the original. You will also find many ‘genuine’ parts have been manufactured by outsourced companies and not the brand itself.

At the end of the day, we believe in the perfect meld between a well-engineered part and a mechanic who knows your brand of vehicle and how to get the best out of it. We also respect the right of consumers to decide where they want their vehicles to be serviced and the right to request high quality non-genuine replacement parts. No one wants an inferior part for a car they love, but we all want to pay a fair price.

We have in fact just received the largest shipment to date of the superior Automotive Lighting products. A Magnetti Marelli company recently awarded for ‘Engineering, Innovation and Technology’ along with receiving the REI 2016 (recognition for Excellence and Innovation) ensures your parts are top notch. They make parts for some of the most well-known brands globally on the market and are certainly highly engineered, top performing and backed up by excellent warranties. We are also proud to represent brands such as Bosch, Hella, Behr, MANN FILTER, ZF, TRW to name but a few.

This is why buying your parts through a company like ASV Euro Car Parts gives buyers an extra level of protection. We take the guesswork out of the buying process for you. We are recommended by many major insurance companies such as IAG, Suncorp, GIO, Alliance, Zurich and AAMI, and are one of the largest suppliers to panel shops Australia wide. Our team of customer service technicians, mechanics and specialists are on call to answer your queries and recommend the most high-performing, cost effective part for your pride and joy.

For enquiries, call 13 88 00 from anywhere in Australia, or send email to [email protected].