When your Kia needs replacement parts, it’s advisable to buy original ones from your local Kia dealership. OEM parts are designed and engineered based on the precise specifications of your Kia’s model. They offer numerous benefits over aftermarket or generic parts from third-party manufacturers.
1. Perfect Fit and Integration
The precise engineering behind original Kia parts ensures a precise fit. This guarantees that every replacement part integrates seamlessly with your vehicle without needing adjustments. The perfect fit ensures that the parts perform optimally, just like the original ones. Aftermarket parts may have an imperfect fit, which forces you to modify them so they can integrate with other vehicle parts.
2. High-Quality and Reliable Parts
Thanks to Kia’s stringent manufacturing standards, OEM components promise the same level of quality, durability, and reliability as the initial parts. All components undergo rigorous testing to expose defects while ensuring efficient performance standards. This is unlike aftermarket parts that don’t undergo any rigorous testing to ensure quality and reliability. When you use original parts, you are assured that the part will function without premature failure or substandard output.
3. Smooth and Convenient Ordering Process
Purchasing OEM components is simple and convenient because most parts are available at the dealership. You don’t have to scour the internet for options or risk buying an inferior component. All you need to do is shop for the specific original component at the dealership. If you need specialized parts that are not in the dealer’s inventory, the technicians can order them for you directly from Kia.
4. Expert Installation at the Dealership
Buying original parts from an authorized dealer means you can have them installed by Kia-trained technicians. These technicians understand every intricate system and component in your car. Their expertise translates into error-free installation of new components, which leads to improved performance and longevity. If you are replacing sensors, the technicians will recalibrate them to ensure proper functionality.
5. Kia Parts Warranty
OEM Kia parts bought through the dealer come with a 12-month repair or replacement warranty. This provides coverage for both the component itself and labor costs if manufacturing defects arise. Aftermarket parts rarely come with a warranty. If the part fails prematurely, you must cover the replacement or repair expenses fully out-of-pocket.
6. Better Trade-In Value
OEM replacement parts function the same way as the original parts, so they don’t detract from your car’s value. What’s more, buyers show more interest in a car if its maintenance history shows that only original parts have been used for repairs. When the time comes to sell or trade in the Kia, you won’t have trouble getting good returns from the sale.
Original Kia parts are the best choice over aftermarket ones for all vehicle repairs. Contact Altoona Courtesy Kia today to order OEM components and have them installed at the dealership.
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