Aftermarket Car Parts

Aftermarket Parts for a vehicle are defined as auto parts made by a manufacturer other than the original vehicle manufacturer or origional vehicle manufacturer company. Aftermarket car parts are cheaper than OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts, but a cheaper priced car part does not always mean inferior as some may feel or believe.

Companies that manufacture aftermarket car parts design them to perform as well as the original parts and in many cases will be superior in quality. Due to the high demand for customization of parts, many individuals will use aftermarket car parts for aesthetic values, performance reasons, and safety enhancements. True car enthusiasts may spend thousands upgrading their vehicles with performance upgrades like turbo kits, air intakes and alloy wheels. Another reason many people purchase aftermarket parts are for security reasons like alarms or xenon lighting for improved visibility.

Aftermarket car parts include everything from interior parts such as mp3/CD players, satellite navigation and dash trims, to exterior parts like alloy wheels, body kits, headlights, taillights as well as other parts and accessories. Real car enthusiasts will purchase performance parts to increase the cars power, speed and handling. These range from relatively inexpensive upgrades such as air intakes to expensive high performance upgrades like turbo kits, superchargers, brake rotors, exhausts and many more.