After you’ve found your ideal new or quality pre-owned Volvo from Fields Volvo Cars Northfield, your next task is to keep it running at its peak level. This will require maintenance and repairs. You’ll need to repair or replace your OEM genuine Volvo parts at some point.
Here’s an overview of the different kinds of available parts, and why genuine Volvo parts are the way to go to keep your car in top shape for the long term.
What Kind of Replacement Parts Are Available?
There are three types of replacement parts: used or “recycled” parts, aftermarket parts, and “OEM” or Original Equipment Manufacturer parts. Here is a breakdown of the difference between them and the pros and cons of OEM parts.
What Are OEM Parts?
OEM parts refer to replacement parts for your car manufactured by the car’s original maker. They are created to fit these vehicles precisely, to their exact specifications. These are nearly guaranteed to fit your Volvo car and will come at a premium cost.
What Are Aftermarket Parts?
Aftermarket parts are those made by other companies that are not aligned or contracted with the vehicle manufacturer. These parts tend to be designed to fit many different makes and models, rather than one specific vehicle. Aftermarket parts tend to be cheaper than OEM parts.
What Are Recycled Parts?
These are parts that have been taken from dismantled vehicles of the same make and model as the one being repaired. These may or may not fit, but they are often quite a bit cheaper than either the OEM or aftermarket parts. However, their quality is dubious, at best.
What Parts Are Best for My Volvo Car?
Volvo Genuine Parts come with the confidence-inducing knowledge that they will fit your car perfectly. They are manufactured by the same company that made the original parts and are of the highest quality you can find.
Schedule a service visit at Fields Volvo Cars Northfield and find out more about genuine Volvo parts today.