No Compromises, All Options: OE Car Parts Are a Good Choice.

Why Emil Frey Autoteilewelt Also Offers a Large Range of OE Parts.

The right part at the right time and then also suitable for the vehicle age and repair budget - Emil Frey Autoteilewelt aims to provide a comprehensive range of spare parts for car dealerships and workshops. There can hardly be a single solution for all vehicles and businesses. And there doesn't have to be, as long as there are alternatives that all agree on the common denominator of the highest parts quality.

This is where the so-called OE parts come into play, i.e. spare parts in original equipment manufacturer quality. This category of parts is identical in design and function to the car manufacturer's original parts and has been produced according to their strict specifications. These can be wear parts, but also repair parts or entire sets. They are often even manufactured on the same production lines. OE parts from reputable suppliers can therefore fulfil the quality promise of Emil Frey Autoteilewelt. This does not mean dubious third-party aftermarket parts, which often come to Europe from Asia. 

When are OE parts in original equipment quality an option for car dealerships and workshops?

OEM part or OE part? It depends! The reason for the repair plays a role, as do the customer's wishes and the age of the vehicle. Young vehicles within the manufacturer's warranty or leased vehicles are usually subject to strict manufacturer specifications in regards to which parts have to be used. Accidents must be repaired properly and professionally. But here, too, there are differences in the parts used. And then there are also vehicles at the end of the warranty period, where the focus may shift more towards customer loyalty with favourable current value offers.

Whatever the initial situation, Emil Frey Autoteilewelt offers freedom of choice. Customers can purchase both categories of parts and do not have to resort to multiple sources. Having the choice between OEM parts and OE parts offers additional entrepreneurial freedom.

Understanding Car Parts: What Is an OEM, OE, or Third-Party Aftermarket Part?

It is not easy to separate the terms clearly. On the one hand, this is due to the way technical language has evolved. On the other hand, regulations at EU level, for example, use certain terms. And finally, it is no longer entirely clear which manufacturer produces which part and then sells it with which brand logo on the box. Here is a categorisation that is used at Emil Frey Autoteilewelt:

In simple terms, OEM  car parts refer to spare parts that are sold with the logo of the car manufacturer and are therefore installed in the new vehicle. OEM stands for ‘Original Equipment Manufacturer’. In practice, even new vehicle parts no longer all come directly from the car manufacturer, but from closely co-operating suppliers who produce exclusively for one model. After all, many car brands only have a vertical range of manufacture of 25 per cent. OEM parts are authorised by the car brands for each individual model or year of manufacture.

OE car parts (original equipment) are parts that often come from the same well-known suppliers or sometimes even from the same assembly line, but bear the supplier's logo. The quality is the same as that of an OEM part, i.e. they follow the strict quality, safety and durability specifications of the car manufacturer. This is why they are also referred to as ‘original equipment quality’. 

Third-party aftermarket parts offer a huge range. These suppliers have nothing to do with the car brand, nor are they suppliers. This says nothing about the quality, but non-genuine components often come from the Far East and concentrate on volume models and the lowest possible prices. Quality, durability and safety as well as exchange and complaint options for car workshops can be very wide-ranging.