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Car repairs are always unpleasant. Even minor parts that need to be replaced are an inconvenience because they siphon away your limited time. When your fuel filter, catalytic converter, or alternator fail, the experience becomes far less pleasant. Not only do those components cost more, but the labor involved in replacing them can add hundreds of dollars to the final bill. This is the reason mechanics will often ask whether you would like the failing components replaced with rebuilt, remanufactured, or used auto parts.
There are pros and cons to each. Below, I'll explain what each option offers and their respective drawbacks. I'll then explain why OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) certified parts are usually the best choice.
What Does "Rebuilt" Mean?
Parts that are rebuilt are a combination of original pieces and those that have been used to replace failing pieces. For example, suppose your alternator shows signs of failing. It is actually made up of multiple individual pieces, including several terminals, a voltage regulator, and a diode rectifier. A failure might be due to a single piece. If that's the case, you can have the mechanic simply replace the individual piece that failed to get your car back on the road.
Sometimes, mechanics will use a core. This happens when the failing component from your vehicle is worn to the point that it cannot be rebuilt. The core is taken from another car and the bad pieces are replaced.
One of the drawbacks to rebuilt car parts is that the replacement pieces will be new while the rest of the component will have experienced some wear and tear. The disparity can potentially introduce heat stress and other problems. Moreover, the original alternator (in our example) may still fail in the near future.
Buying Used And Taking Your Chances
A lot of consumers choose used auto parts because they're less expensive than rebuilts and remans (which we'll explore in the following section). These components usually come from salvage yards. The advantage is price. Depending on the piece you're buying, you can expect to save up to 50% from the retail price of a new equivalent.
The downside is that you can never be certain regarding the quality or durability of the piece you're buying. Depending on the upkeep of the yard, moisture and rust may have caused hidden damage. If you're only buying a knob for your car stereo or gearshift, there's very little risk. On the other hand, buying a used alternator is a bad idea - even if it comes with a limited warranty.
Used car parts have their place, especially if you're purchasing simple pieces. For complex components, stick to rebuilts and OEM-certified remans.
Remanufactured Components: Worth The Investment?
Remanufactured parts (or, remans) are components that have been rebuilt to OEM standards. They're completely disassembled so every piece can be cleaned and inspected for wear and tear. Any individual pieces that show wear are replaced. Often, remans are entirely new with the exception of the component's shell (i.e. core).
The advantage to using remans is that they're built with a much higher level of quality than rebuilts. The reason is because they need to meet OEM standards before they're installed. Plus, due to the higher quality, they usually come with longer warranties. The drawback is that they cost more.
So, which option is best? Your decision will ultimately rest on the type of component you're replacing and your budget. As noted earlier, simple pieces can be purchased at salvage yards if you're willing to invest the time. More complex pieces that have failed (i.e. alternator, fuel pump, catalytic converter, etc.) should be replaced with OEM-certified remans.
OEM replacements trump the other options because they're built by the same manufacturer as that which built the original part. If you're willing to spend the extra money, that will give you an extra level of comfort and peace of mind.
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Ford Tops J.d. Power and Associates' Survey, Unseats Toyota
Ford Motor Co. has unseated Toyota from the top spot in J.D. Power and Associates' annual initial quality rankings released Wednesday last week, grabbing more individual awards than any other automaker for the first time since 1998, when it tied for the top spot.
Ford ranked highest in five of 19 segments in this year's survey. The last time a U.S. automaker was on top was in 1998, when Ford tied with Toyota and Honda. The Dearborn automaker earned segment awards for the Ford Mustang, Lincoln Mark LT, Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan and Mazda MX-5 Miata. Mazda, maker of top of the line Mazda timing belt kit, is 33.4 percent owned by Ford.
Ford's Lincoln brand, which jumped from 12th to third in overall vehicle quality, averaged 100 problems per 100 vehicles -- just behind Porsche and Toyota's Lexus luxury brand, which averaged 94 problems per 100 vehicles.
In the overall ranking of brands, Porsche again dominated -- averaging 91 problems per 100 vehicles, as it had last year. That compared with a 2007 industry average of 125 problems per 100 vehicles. Last year it was 124.
Meanwhile world’s current number one automaker, Toyota Motor Corp., captured only four this year -- the 4Runner, Sequoia, Tacoma and Lexus RX350/RX400h. The Japanese automaker grabbed the top spot in 11 segments last year.
Toyota had seen its list of quality leaders drop in a quality study released Monday by Strategic Vision Inc., a San Diego-based market research company and consultant to automakers. Despite improving its overall quality, Toyota led in one category in that study - down from four in 2006. South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co. led in five categories, outperforming its Japanese, European and U.S. competitors. Last year, it had no winners.
According to Joe Ivers, J.D. Power's executive director of quality and customer satisfaction, there's no clear answer for Toyota's drop. Several vehicles however, brought its quality performance down this year, including the Corolla, Prius and Lexus models.
Toyota spokesman Mike Michels said the company was pleased with its results, adding that Toyota was the second-ranked non-luxury brand and stayed in the top 10 overall. Lexus also maintained its second-place ranking overall.
The LS460 was for the first time not the top-ranked in its segment, coming in a close second to the Audi A8 and Mercedes Benz S-Class, which tied for first. Toyota appears nonplussed with that showing, since it was a redesigned model and had just been shipped to dealers before the survey-taking began.
In the J.D. Power survey, Hyundai fell from third overall to 12th. Oddes said relaunched vehicles such as the Santa Fe did not do as well as the automaker had hoped. The redesigned Elantra however, performed well in its segment.
Lincoln was followed by Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and Toyota. Honda, with the fewest problems per 100 vehicles among non-luxury brands, improved in the ranking to fourth from sixth in 2006.
The most improved nameplates in the study are Land Rover, Saab and Mercedes-Benz.
J.D. Power also gave the Platinum Plant Quality Award for producing vehicles producing the fewest defects to Ford's Wixom Assembly Plant, which stopped making cars last May 31. The Detroit-area plant produced the Lincoln Town Car, which averages 35 problems per 100 vehicles. It was the first North American assembly plant to receive the honor since 1999.
For the study, Westlake Village, Calif.-based J.D. Power collected responses from more than 97,000 buyers and lessees of new 2007 model year vehicles after 90 days of ownership.
This year's survey included 228 questions and asked for information specifically about design and production, such as defects and malfunctions.
About the Author
Kraig Johanssen is a native of Connecticut and holds a degree in Software Engineering. He now works at a software development firm in Alabama. His love for writing and great interest on cars makes him a proficient contributing author to various automotive magazines.
what websites will provide me with ford oem part numbers?
I don't think you'll find one as people have to pay to access their parts books (Ford Motor Co) and most websites ain't going to pay tons loads for a license.
Manuals used for estimating in the service and Accident (aka crash manuals) about the closest you can get a OEM part number for cheap.
Now Motorcraft has their part numbers online (and Ford Dealers order from Ford using those numbers also) at : http://www.motorcraft.com/catalog.do
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