Myths About Buying Replacement Truck Parts

Myths About Buying Replacement Truck Parts If you’re considering buying second-hand truck parts, keep in mind that trying to save a few bucks on non-OEM (Original Manufacturer Equipment) parts could actually be harmful to your equipment and may even be illegal. Furthermore, some replacement truck parts claiming to be OEM parts are not OEM at all, and this can be a big headache for fleet supervisors trying to determine precisely which part fits perfectly as a replacement for their vehicles.

All Parts Are Created Equal “The fact that the part looks like a real piece does not mean it’s of the same quality,” says Amy Kartch, North American Vehicle Group Aftermarket Director.

Adaptation, as well as functionality, will never substitute the years of testing, engineering, and even system cohesiveness that went into the OEM parts.

Price Matters Most For the most part, the cost of actual OEM replacement truck parts and accessories includes not only the cost to produce the part, but also the maintenance cost and possible replacement costs due to failure. Jim Penning, Assistant Leader of Business and Company Development at Vipar Heavy Duty, agrees that while, “… getting a lowpriced item may initially be cheaper, having to replace it three or four times during its lifetime makes it less costeffective in the long run.”

Brand Names Are Always Better When we buy name brands, we typically pay more, and we automatically assume they’re of higher quality. However, that is not always the case. There are lesserknown companies that produce alternative parts of the same quality standard as a branded business but at a much lower price.

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