When you come to our Cincinnati-area Chevy dealership for service and repairs, we use genuine Chevy parts produced and approved by General Motors. We realize you don’t have to choose us, though, and can go to another shop where they use aftermarket parts. Here’s a look at the difference between Chevy OEM parts and aftermarket parts. When you’re ready, explore available parts — we’d be happy to walk you through our popular Silverado accessories.
The definition of an aftermarket part is anything built for a car that does not come from the manufacturer of a particular vehicle. For example, Napa is a popular aftermarket parts builder. Most independent mechanics will use aftermarket parts when doing repairs. If you’re planning on going this route, here are some things to keep in mind:
Now that we’ve looked at aftermarket parts, it’s time to turn back to genuine Chevy parts. Here are some of the advantages: