Genuine Mazda Parts for Your Vehicle

It’s your worst nightmare, the car has broken down, the engine is sputtering, and there’s smoke that certainly shouldn’t be there! A part has broken and isn’t working like it should be working, and now you need to go and get it fixed up. In that case, you tend to have two choices to go with. The first choice is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for your parts, or you can get an aftermarket part, which are parts from 3rd party manufacturers.

If you need Mazda parts for your car, then getting genuine Mazda parts for your car is one of the best things you can do for it. But first, let’s go over the difference between an OEM part and the aftermarket parts.

Why Does It Matter?

Well, for one thing, OEM’s are made by the manufacturer. The Mazda company has made or is making the part you are buying. This means that you get a higher quality of part, and that it was specifically made for your car by the company that built your car. It was specifically designed for your vehicle, and it will always be compatible.

That also means that you will have better performance out of the part, and that part will easily slide into place like a missing puzzle piece. Also, you tend to get a warranty whenever you purchase Mazda parts, and you don’t get them from the aftermarket parts.

Aftermarket parts have a lower cost going for them, and that’s about it. You will pay a lot less money getting these parts 2nd hand than if you went and bought them from a Mazda dealership. However, in many cases you pay for what you get, and these parts might not always have the best quality.

Sure, there are some good aftermarket parts sold by reputable dealers, but a lot of these parts are considered junk and not good enough to work into your vehicle. Additionally, not all vehicles are compatible with all parts, even if it says universal design. Basically, if you want the piece of mind that your part will fix the car and will last a long time, then you need to purchase a genuine Mazda part.

A Lack Of Confusion and Damage

If you need a new spark plug or timing belt for your car, then you might go online to look for one, only to discover that there are dozens of different parts. While some are universal, others only work for certain vehicles and still others only work with certain trims for your car. If you own a Chevy 1500 but buy a part that only works for a baseline Chevy, then you will be in some serious trouble.

Instead of checking and rechecking the parts, you can instead use genuine Mazda parts that are guaranteed to work with your Mazda vehicle. There’s no confusion or fear of error, and you also aren’t wasting any money when it comes to buying the wrong part.

Even if you manage to get away with (accidentally or otherwise) putting a wrong part into your Mazda vehicle, then you have only pushed the problem down the road. You might not notice the problem until much later, but by that point most of the problems have snowballed into more expensive repairs.

Additionally, the aftermarket parts will wear down quicker and can cause some serious damage to the rest of the vehicle. Parts can shift, move, and vibrate and that can knock other parts of your car loose. You will save a lot of money on repairs and replacement of parts if you just buy the real parts the first time.

Done By Mazda, For Mazda’s

Finally, rather than risking damage to your car by attempting to perform the repair yourself, you can work with dedicated and professional Mazda technicians who know their cars inside and out. They will work to install the part and make sure that your car has a longer lifespan for it. Plus, it’s always comforting to know that professionals are working on the car.

A Few Reasons Not To Use Aftermarket Parts

Of course, we don’t want to tell you one side is good without showing why the other side is bad. Genuine parts are still the best thing to use when it comes to repairing your car, you won’t see any benefits with aftermarket parts no matter where you shop. One of the major downsides is the increased variety in both parts and prices.

This means that you can shop around, see the same part from ten different stores, and see ten different question marks. Which one is going to work for my vehicle? Is one better than the other? Is the seller ripping me off? These are all questions you are bound to ask, and you will be playing with fire. You probably will make the wrong choice and get a part that won’t be as durable as one from Mazda.

It's still a risk to use anything but genuine Mazda parts on your car, because otherwise, you aren’t getting a full guarantee on the part quality. What would you rather do, buy a part that might work from a cheap 3rd party shop, or buy a part from a store that you know will be high quality?

Stick With The Genuine Stuff

The genuine parts help to keep your car in tip top shape and allows for you to keep using the Mazda for years to come. Why would you waste all of that just to save a few bucks of aftermarket parts? There’s just too much of a risk going to the third party market unless you absolutely know what you happen to be looking for, and even then.

 Look around for places where you can purchase or order Mazda parts and have them installed for you, and you won’t regret it. Then you can get back on the road and won’t have to worry about that part messing up again. Won’t that give you some measure of support?

Our staff and teams of technicians are here to help you. We’re happy to answer any questions that you may have.