Every time your Toyota needs to have something replaced, you have a decision to make: aftermarket replacements or OEM parts from a Toyota dealer? While it may be tempting to choose the first, more widely available option, there are several very good reasons why it's better to use Original Equipment Manufacturer parts. 4 Benefits of Getting OEM Parts From Your Toyota Dealer 1. Guaranteed Compatibility Only Original Equipment Manufacturer parts can guarantee full compatibility with your car. They are designed to fit your vehicle perfectly, ensuring the best performance and safety. Aftermarket parts may look convincing, but more often than not, they don't offer full compatibility and cause issues further down the proverbial road. This is very important today, when most cars feature plenty of electronic systems. Nowadays, parts need to be compatible not only mechanically, with other components, but also electronically, with your car's computer and other advanced systems. When choosing OEM replacements, you can be sure that everything will work together perfectly. 2. Highest Quality OEM components, as the name suggests, are designed and manufactured by the same company that made the original parts in your car. They also have to meet the same quality standards and specifications as brand-new parts originally installed in your Toyota. This means that the replacement will be of exactly the same quality as the original part, so you won't see any drops in performance. Your car will be, quite literally, like new. 3. Longevity The original parts in your Toyota are designed to last. Manufacturers want their cars to be as durable and reliable as possible, after all, so it makes sense that they'd use the best materials and technology. The same is true for OEM replacements: as we've already discussed, they're manufactured to the same standards as original parts, using the same materials. All in all, you'll get a lot more mileage from OEM Toyota parts compared to aftermarket parts. 4. Warranty Coverage Aftermarket parts rarely come with a warranty. Meanwhile, all OEM Toyota parts are covered with a 12-month, unlimited-mile warranty to give you complete peace of mind. Even if something goes wrong with the replacement part, the warranty will take care of it. All you need to do to make a claim on your OEM replacement warranty is bring the proof of purchase to your local dealer. Just know that it doesn't apply to so-called "wearable" parts, like brake pads or discs, since these deteriorate with use by design. Ready to order OEM Toyota parts? Contact Pedersen Toyota in Fort Collins, CO today to book your consultation! We have a wide range of Toyota-manufactured parts in stock, ready to be installed into your car.
