If you have ever had a car repaired at a dealer, you would know that getting it fixed there is an incredibly expensive endeavour, and for a good reason: genuine car parts aren’t cheap. No matter the ...

SAN FRANCISCO (CN) - A racketeering class action accuses Mercedes-Benz of defrauding customers by having a designated service shop install third-party parts at Mercedes prices. Lead plaintiff Steve ...

Aftermarket parts are generally less expensive than OEM parts, although the price varies by brand. Regardless of the brand, using aftermarket parts will typically cost less than OEM parts. According ...

Fixing your car after an accident is stressful enough without the added pressure of deciding between parts from your car's manufacturer, known as OEM parts, and aftermarket parts. Dealerships may ...

There are few arguments in the global car culture arena as eternal — and as heated — as OEM versus aftermarket parts. On one side, you've got OEM loyalists who'll pay double at the dealer just for ...

While the auto industry has no shortage of complex jargon, one of the simplest tags to understand is 'OEM.' Short for 'original equipment manufacturer', this oft-used acronym refers to a company that ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Chip Stapleton is a Series 7 and Series 66 license holder, CFA Level 1 exam holder, and ...