Parts Department

What Can Happen if You Use Lesser Parts

As previously mentioned, generic parts aren't always built as well as certified parts and don't last as long. This can be a nuisance when you have to keep replacing the part, but can also be more expensive over time, especially with larger repairs or maintenance projects which take a technician longer to conduct. Even if you're willing to tolerate the nuisance of having repairs made more often, and even if you find it easier to pay less for the part more often during the life of the car, using the wrong parts can cause further damage to the vehicle. To resume the air filter example, if it blocks air passage or allows more grime into the air passageway than intended, the engine is going to have to work harder than it was meant to and break down sooner.