Nowadays, some car owners, after the warranty period of their vehicles, are forced by the high maintenance costs of 4S stores to choose to go to external auto repair shops or auto parts stores. However, the quality of car parts varies greatly, and the prices differ greatly. It is difficult for car owners to distinguish whether the parts used in their own cars are genuine or fake.
Recently, reporters visited the auto parts market and found that there are various types of car repair and parts stores, including stores classified by car brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, and Buick, as well as stores classified by car parts such as headlight specialty stores, tire specialty stores, and car modification stores.
The reporter walked directly into a car modification shop. I want to modify the headlights of the Chevrolet Captiva. What brand of headlights do you have? "Mr. Qiu, the person in charge of the store, clearly stated in response to the reporter's inquiry that the store does not sell original headlights. There are mainly two types: ordinary and high imitation. High imitation products have better quality and prices of around 200 yuan, while ordinary headlights have lower quality and prices ranging from tens of yuan to hundreds of yuan. Moreover, there are many different headlight brands available.
Subsequently, the reporter continued to visit several auto repair shops and auto parts specialty stores, and found that there are not only many brands of headlights, but also many brands of commonly used accessories such as spark plugs, engine oil, and brake pads, with vastly different quality and craftsmanship.
A 4S dealership after-sales technician, Mr. Lin, who declined to be named, told reporters that there are three main types of parts on the auto parts market now, which are classified as genuine factory parts, aftermarket parts, and small factory counterfeit goods. The original parts have good quality and high price, while the secondary parts have relatively reliable quality except for the brand being different from the original. Counterfeit goods look similar but are cheaper in price.
Regarding the chaos in the auto parts market, Master Lin said, "Try to master as much knowledge as possible about car maintenance, so that you can avoid being deceived during the maintenance process. When purchasing spare parts, choose qualified and trustworthy merchants
Master Lin reminds car owners that although auto repair shops or auto parts stores are more cost-effective for repairing and maintaining cars, the quality of parts varies. It is recommended that eligible car owners still go to 4S stores for vehicle maintenance. 4S stores have a large supply of parts and guarantee that they are genuine, and the maintenance is formal, the process is strict, and the after-sales service is also in place. If there are quality problems, complaints can be made.
