OEReplacement News

If you’ve been following our articles, at this point you might be wondering what the difference really is between OE and OE Replacement parts. It’s worth talking a look at the life cycle of car parts to make sense of it all.

Filed under: OEReplacement News by Josh Razgunas On: April 9th, 2010

If the difference between OE and OE Replacement parts is subtle, the difference between OE and aftermarket parts is anything but.

Filed under: OEReplacement News by Josh Razgunas On: April 9th, 2010

When a parts store sells a belt, headlight, filter or wiper blade over the counter, consumers are resigned to a retail markup, usually a minimum of 100 percent–but on small items like bulbs, we’ve seen over a thousand percent markup! Can you imagine: A 37-cent bulb, being sold for $3.99? But that’s what the parts store would charge you; in fact, it’s not worth their while to sell something that costs less.

Filed under: OEReplacement News by Josh Razgunas On: April 9th, 2010

The Automotive Industry is ever changing, but never quite like this. The consumer is now in an awkward position. In today’s economy, drivers are thrown into a guessing game- Will the company that made my vehicle still exist when my leasing term is up? Will they be there when my car has reached its routine service interval? Where will I go if my dealership has gone out of business and who will have the proper parts for my repair?

Filed under: OEReplacement News by Josh Razgunas On: May 1st, 2009

On the 5th of January 2009, the launch of a small family owned website OEReplacement.com set out to change the way auto parts are sold on-line. “You are never sure what you are getting when you buy a part over the internet.” commented Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Josh Kaplan when asked why he was pursuing a change.

Filed under: OEReplacement News by Josh Razgunas On: March 5th, 2009