Original equipment parts (OEM) parts are components used on or in a vehicle that come from the original equipment manufacturer. Understanding the difference between OEM parts and aftermarket parts can ...

When selecting parts for a car repair, it pays to know the pros and cons between original and aftermarket parts. Whenever possible, get estimates for both. Many, or all, of the products featured on ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Chip Stapleton is a Series 7 and Series 66 license holder, CFA Level 1 exam holder, and ...

A contributor to CarBuzz since April 2025, Ben also was a finalist in The Intercooler Young Writer Compition in 2021, has done a placement with AutoCar, and runs his own independant automotive blog.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Khadija Khartit is a strategy, investment, and funding expert, and an educator of fintech ...

There are few arguments in the global car culture arena as eternal — and as heated — as OEM versus aftermarket parts. On one side, you've got OEM loyalists who'll pay double at the dealer just for ...