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When selecting parts for a car repair, it pays to know the pros and cons between original and aftermarket parts. Whenever possible, get estimates for both. Many, or all, of the products featured on ...

Original equipment parts (OEM) parts are components used on or in a vehicle that come from the original equipment manufacturer. Understanding the difference between OEM parts and aftermarket parts can ...

There are few arguments in the global car culture arena as eternal — and as heated — as OEM versus aftermarket parts. On one side, you've got OEM loyalists who'll pay double at the dealer just for ...

Aftermarket parts are generally less expensive than OEM parts, although the price varies by brand. Regardless of the brand, using aftermarket parts will typically cost less than OEM parts. According ...

Fixing your car after an accident is stressful enough without the added pressure of deciding between parts from your car's manufacturer, known as OEM parts, and aftermarket parts. Dealerships may ...

While there are certainly limits on how—and how much—aftermarket sellers can use OEM trademarks to communicate key information about aftermarket parts, the legal boundaries for aftermarket sellers are ...

Hauppauge, N.Y. — Dice’s MediaBridge and Universal 200 OEM-integration kits work out of the box with Apple’s new iPhone 5, the new iPod touch and nano, and older iPhones upgraded with iOS 6, Audiovox ...

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