Classification and quality standard definition of auto parts
The classification and quality definition of auto parts in the automotive aftermarket industry are relatively broad and vague, and "the goods are not in the right way" is the most likely to cause buyer complaints and sales conflicts. For the quality of parts, the most popular definitions are "original parts" and "auxiliary parts", which are very vague and easy to generalize. As a result, bad sellers may take advantage of this, and buyers have no way to compare various quotations. Low communication efficiency also leads to disputes due to inconsistent understanding.
1. Original parts
Standard definition
It refers to the parts provided or approved by the vehicle manufacturer and manufactured in accordance with the vehicle assembly parts specifications and product standards using the vehicle manufacturer's brand.
Main features
The uniform packaging identification of the vehicle manufacturer, with the manufacturer logo, is also called original parts or OES parts.
Common parts
The original factory parts have a wide range of categories, including accident parts such as maintenance, chassis, powertrain, electronics and electrical appliances, cooling and heating systems and appearance parts sold by vehicle manufacturers.
The expert of Shanghai Vrit said: Because the source channels of original parts in the after-sales market are complex, and there are also original products without packaging in the market, please ensure that the product status is completely consistent with the original parts.
2. Supporting brand parts
Standard definition
Parts produced by the supporting supplier of the vehicle manufacturer with the same material, process and quality as the original parts.
Main features
The uniform packaging logo of the supporting supplier's own brand, with the supporting supplier's brand LOGO (both international brands and domestic brands), is also called accessories.
Common parts
Generally, except for sheet metal parts (four doors and two covers, etc.) and power assembly, which are produced by vehicle manufacturers in their own factories, most of their spare parts are likely to circulate in the market.
Experts from Shanghai Vrit said that due to the intellectual property protection of vehicle manufacturers and the compliance avoidance of supporting suppliers, there may be products with the same status but all original factory logos of the original factory parts are polished. Please ensure that other products are in the same status with the original factory parts.
3. International brand parts
Standard definition
The quality level of the parts manufactured by the parts manufacturer whose performance and quality meet the national standards or enterprise standards (which must be higher than or equal to the national standards) may be higher or lower than that of the original factory parts.
Main features
Generally, it refers to the self owned brand of an internationally famous parts manufacturer, which can be produced by a self owned parts manufacturer or an external factory entrusted with processing. The brand is uniformly packaged and marked with a brand logo. Now it also refers to foreign brand parts sold in mature overseas markets and entering the Chinese market.
Common parts
The international brand products cover a wide range, including maintenance, chassis, engine gearbox, electronics and electrical appliances, cooling and heating systems and appearance parts.
Experts from Shanghai Vrit said that most international brands have high market recognition, mature operation, high brand premium and relatively high price.
04 Domestic brand parts
Standard definition
The quality level of the parts manufactured by the parts manufacturer whose performance and quality meet the national standards or enterprise standards (which must be higher than or equal to the national standards) may be higher or lower than that of the original factory parts.
Main features
Generally, it refers to the private brand of domestic parts manufacturers, including pure brand operators. It can be produced by private parts manufacturers, or by external factories entrusted with processing. The brand is uniformly packaged with logo, including some insurance company system certification documents.
Common parts
The domestic brand products cover a wide range, including maintenance, chassis, engine gearbox, electronics and electrical appliances, cooling and heating systems and appearance parts.
Experts from Shanghai Vrit said that some domestic brands have mature market operation, good quality control, certain brand premium, relatively low price and higher cost performance.
5. Remanufactured parts
Standard definition
It refers to the parts whose performance and quality meet or approach the requirements of the original factory for new products after remanufacturing technology and process production.
Main features
There is a unified packaging logo and brand logo of the remanufacturing factory.
Common parts
Remanufactured parts are often found in high-value systematic parts, such as engine, gearbox, steering gear, compressor, turbocharger, etc.
Experts from Shanghai Vrit said that the process and quality standards of remanufacturing production are different. Please identify the products of enterprises with national qualification certification and distinguish them from the refurbished parts that are popular in the market (generally without formal process, process and quality control).
6. Disassembled parts for reuse
Standard definition
It refers to the spare parts that can be disassembled from the scrapped vehicle or replaced from the repaired vehicle and can be used continuously.
Main features
It is an original part that has been used by a new car. Its appearance is old and its performance is damaged. There is a strong demand for models with small market holdings and older vehicles, and the sales channels are relatively independent.
Common parts
Dismantled parts are generally sold on demand, which can be parts or components, and are commonly found in body parts, power assembly, electronic and electrical parts, etc.