If you bring your Kia vehicle into a Eugene Kia service center for regular maintenance or repair, your vehicle will be fitted with genuine Kia OEM parts by a certified mechanic. Visit a chain or independent shop instead, and aftermarket parts will often be used to service your vehicle. So what is the difference for the average Springfield driver? Kiefer Kia is here to break down the advantages of using genuine Kia parts.
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer, and Kia refers to their OEM parts as Genuine Kia Parts. In the case of Genuine Kia Parts, this means that all parts are made specifically by Kia for Kia vehicles. Aftermarket parts, on the other hand, are made by a parts company and are often designed to be compatible with as many makes and/or models as possible.
This means aftermarket parts won’t deliver the same superior fit that genuine OEM parts will. In fact, many aftermarket parts cover such a wide range of makes and models that you may find yourself cutting and fitting it to your vehicle. If it’s a visible piece, it’s rare that the color will match, either — possibly turning heads for the wrong reasons around Cottage Grove.
While aftermarket parts can be less expensive than OEM parts, they are also often cheaper in every sense of the word. The benefits of using Kia OEM parts far outweigh any cons:
The parts and service center here at Kiefer Kia provides a wide range of OEM parts, plus the necessary know-how to find and fit whatever part you need. Schedule a service appointment today, or feel free to order parts online for your DIY home repairs. Have additional questions? Contact us today!
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