Routine maintenance is a critical component of being a responsible Mazda owner. Making that the service you receive is high quality and performed by professional technicians is essential in making sure that your car remains in top shape. The same is true for Mazda parts. Not all parts are made the same, and when you’re parts shopping, it can be easy to be intimidated by the number of different parts available.
Here is why you should skip out on aftermarket and instead opt for OEM Mazda parts.
Guaranteed Quality
First of all, we should specify that OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. All OEM Mazda parts will be the exact part that was used when your car was first assembled. This guarantees that the replacement parts will be a perfect fit and function in the specific model of Mazda car. The opposite is true with aftermarket parts, as they were manufactured to fit in a variety of different cars, and may not fit in your specific vehicle.
Longevity
Aftermarket parts run the risk of causing extra wear and tear on your vehicle or breaking quickly. In the long run, investing in an OEM Mazda part might be less expensive because they last so much longer than aftermarket parts.
Better Performance and Efficiency
OEM parts are rigorously tested to fit the strict specifications held by Mazda. This means that you will not have to worry about them affecting your car’s performance or fuel efficiency, like you would with aftermarket parts, as the forced fit of aftermarket parts can cause poor performance and efficiency.
Shop our large selection of OEM Mazda parts here at Heritage Mazda Towson.
