Are OEM Nissan Power Steering Pumps Better Than Aftermarket?
If your power steering pump is wearing out, you may be wondering whether an aftermarket replacement will do the job as well as an OEM part. In this blog we discuss the pros and cons of both to make it easier for you to make the right choice.
Pricing
- Aftermarket parts are built down to a price
- OEM power steering pumps can cost more, but you also get more
The main reason you’d ever consider an aftermarket part is because of the lower purchase price. Non-genuine parts can sometimes have a lower purchase price, but that is because you aren’t getting the same part.
In the case of safety critical components, settling for a potentially cheaper power steering pump can be a costly exercise. At Nissan Parts Plus, we offer OEM parts at wholesale prices, which makes an aftermarket part an expensive mistake.
Quality And Compatibility
- OEM parts are built to the manufacturer’s standards
- Aftermarket parts are generic items that may or may not fit your vehicle
Aftermarket parts are built down to a price, which means that quality suffers. They may look the same as an OEM unit at a glance, but subpar components are used to make them cheaper. An OEM power steering pump will have gone through thousands of hours of quality testing and a genuine replacement pump will work and fit perfectly.
With non-genuine parts, the exact dimensions and pumping capacity don’t always match the OEM part. That’s because they don’t have to meet the manufacturer’s exacting standards, which would push the price up.
Warranty And Reliability
- OEM parts come with a solid parts warranty
- Aftermarket parts often don’t have decent warranties and have unproven reliability
Every OEM part that Nissan Parts Plus sells is covered by our returns and cancellations policy. Even though an OEM replacement part should last for years, this gives you extra peace of mind.
Aftermarket parts are built from lower-quality components, and the chance of failure tends to be higher than that of OEM parts. Not every aftermarket parts supplier offers a decent warranty, and claiming for a failed part isn’t always straightforward.
OEM Power Steering Pump From Nissan Parts Plus
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It‘s never worth settling for an aftermarket component. You may save a few dollars upfront, but you just aren’t getting a comparable product. OEM parts are built to a high standard, have a warranty, and will fit and work exactly like the original. When it comes to a vital component like the power steering pump, only an OEM part is good enough.
Nissan Parts Plus is part of a family-owned Nissan Dealership in Massachusetts, and our knowledgeable team is ready to provide you with the right OEM part at wholesale prices. Use our VIN decoder to ensure you get the right part the first time. You can contact us online, or call us at 1-888-370-4432.