Understanding the Different Types of Car Parts

If you’ve ever searched for replacement parts for a vehicle in the past, you’ll know that there are a myriad of different terms for replacement parts. This means it can be difficult to know what type of parts you’re getting and whether they’re genuine and have been certified by the manufacturer for use in your car. Here at KRP Supplies, we are proud to supply genuine Vauxhall parts and want to help people understand the difference between OEM parts, genuine parts and all the other different terms that are out there to make it as easy as possible for people to choose the parts that will ensure their car works as well as it can and as safely as possible.

Genuine Parts Vs OEM parts Vs Non Genuine Parts?

Genuine parts are those that have been made by the manufacturer, in our case, Vauxhall. These parts are exactly the same parts that have been fitted in your vehicle when it was first manufactured and are the best parts for ensuring the safety and performance of your vehicle. Manufacturers will take into account the durability, longevity, performance, safety and more factors when they create pieces in the beginning, so it’s always best to stick to manufacturers genuine parts when you require parts for your vehicle.

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer, which means a part made by the manufacturer, or made for them to their specifications by an external company.

Non genuine parts are those that haven’t been made by the manufacturer or made for a manufacturer by an external company. They’ll usually be made by companies who make spare parts for dozens of different makes and models of cars and will be far cheaper than genuine or OEM parts. The reason these are cheaper is because they haven’t been tested to the same level as genuine parts and as such won’t come with any warranty or guarantee regarding how they’ll perform. They’ll also be cheaper because they won’t have been designed to the same level as manufacturers genuine parts and things such as performance, durability and safety will potentially have been overlooked in favour of keeping costs down.

Be Sure to Only Use Genuine Vauxhall Parts

So, if you want to ensure the best performance of your vehicle and want to ensure your manufacturer’s warranty remains valid, it’s important to only use genuine parts. If you’re searching for a trustworthy company who you can rely on when ordering genuine Vauxhall vehicle parts, KRP Supplies Ltd are here to help.

If you need genuine Vauxhall parts, accessories, body parts, servicing parts or electrics, we will be able to supply these quickly and with minimal fuss. Simply get in touch with our friendly and professional team by calling 01384 265 250 or email sales@krpsupplies.co.uk. Or, if you’re based near us in Brierley Hill, pop in and one of our team members will be happy to discuss your needs and provide you with a free, no-obligation quote.