After Market car parts.

[Guest bartekpl]

What do you guyes think of after market parts for cars? someone crashed into my dads car and his auto body mechanic told him that after market parts are new and cost less, but is there a negative to any after market parts?

[QuantumTrickery]

Depends on who makes the parts really. You do get what you pay for. In many cases with aftermarket, you get a better performing part, but also at a higher price. In most other cases the parts are pretty much identical. You'll also tend to find for example a Alternator for a car. A part directly from the dealer may say, offer a 5 year warranty, and cost $100. (Not real numbers, just making a point) As where you might get an aftermarket unit that will give you a lifetime warranty, but cost you $120. Typically it used to be dealer original parts were at a higher price for the same thing you could get at any auto store cheaper. Most dealers have changed their tune and offered them at the same price, and often cheaper.