What is OEM in spare parts?

Original Equipment Manufacturer part
What are OEM parts? An Original Equipment Manufacturer part, as the name suggests is built by the same company which manufactured the original product for the automaker. It is the same part which your car has but without company’s logo, unlike genuine parts.

How many automotive OEMs are there?

14 major global corporations control more than 60 auto brands around the world. As a result, they represent the bulk of the world’s car making capacity. A few major names like McLaren, Mazda, Subaru, and Tesla are not found in our graphic because they do not belong to one these major conglomerates.

What does OEM mean when buying car parts?

Original Equipment Manufacturer
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer, which means the parts are made by the same company that makes the vehicle. Meanwhile, aftermarket parts are produced by a different parts company and are often designed to be compatible with as many makes and/or models as possible.

What is OEM part number?

OEM stands for “original equipment manufacturer.” OEM parts are available at your dealership. They are the exact same parts that were originally installed in your vehicle at the factory.

How long must a manufacturer keep spare parts?

Often the seal around a fridge, the detergent drawer on a washing machine, or the runners on a dishwasher break. Rather than having to buy a whole new product, replacement parts must now be sold directly by the manufacturer for 10 years, whether or not they are still selling the complete item in their range.

How many types of car manufacturers are there?

As of 2018 there are approximately 35 active British car manufacturers and over 500 defunct British car manufacturers.

How do I find my spare part number?

Search for auto parts in catalogs and by VIN-numbers. To do this, select the catalog type on the main page of the site, make and model of your car. To go to the OEM catalog of your car make fast, you can enter the VIN-number in the search bar.