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Brand new car parts have several common names, which differ slightly depending on their source and nature.
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■ Several Names for New Car Parts
When talking about car parts, these parts are commonly referred to by the following terms:
▸ Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts
Simple explanation: These are the parts you buy from the car manufacturer or its authorized dealer. Think of them as the exact same parts the car "wore" when it left the factory. These car parts bear the car brand's logo and are the highest standard new parts.
Keywords: Manufacturer, original, highest standard, brand logo.
▸ Aftermarket Parts
Simple explanation: These are also newly manufactured car parts, but they are not produced by the car manufacturer itself, but by independent parts companies. You can think of them as "generic" or "compatible" new parts. They are functionally compatible with OEM parts, but may differ slightly in appearance or materials. They are usually a more economical option in the new parts market.
Keywords: Independent manufacturing, compatible, economical option, newly manufactured.
▸ New Old Stock (NOS)
Simple explanation: This is a more specific term. It refers to car parts that are brand new but have been manufactured and stored in a warehouse for a long time. They have never been used, and the packaging may be the original. They are often used for the repair of classic cars or discontinued models, as the manufacturer may no longer produce these specific new parts.
Keywords: Stored for a long time, never installed, classic cars, rare new parts.
▸ Genuine Parts
Simple explanation: This term is usually used by manufacturers to emphasize that the new parts are their own products. It is very similar in meaning to OEM parts, emphasizing that these car parts are brand-certified and of guaranteed quality.
Keywords: Brand certified, guaranteed quality, own product.
