OEM Parts: Original Equipment Manufacturer parts — parts produced by the same factory or supplier that made the parts on your car when it was new. Distinguished from aftermarket parts (made by third parties) and used or salvage parts. OEM parts ensure exact fit and finish but cost more.
Where OEM Parts comes up in your repair
You’ll see “OEM Parts” referenced in collision repair estimates, insurance supplement requests, repair documentation, and conversations with your body shop or insurance adjuster. Understanding what it means helps you know what you’re agreeing to and what the work actually involves.
Questions about OEM Parts?
If you have a repair estimate, supplement, or invoice that references OEM Parts and you want a plain-language explanation for your specific situation, send it to us or call (818) 788-8017. We have been writing and explaining collision repair estimates in Canoga Park since 1994.