Use Genuine AC Delco Parts They Say...

[YukonRog]

I'm told for the best match and longest life on replacement parts use AC Delco parts. They're what OEM is right?
Well I just recieved 3 parts I ordered and every one of them is made in a different country! What's going on, who's to say these manufacturers aren't making the very same product and selling it to say Dorman or someone else like that? Where's the quality assurance from AC Delco? How do I know these are genuine? I bought them from GMPartsOutlet. Their website boasts real AC Delco parts.

 

[blueinkd]

Direct outcome of economic globalization?? We want Delco parts at a price point and these companies trying to supply the demand at a profitable point. Diff cost of goods leading to things being put together, manufactured and assembled in different places of the world. I'd say use them if you bought from a reputable joint.

 

[tom3]

Yep, me too. Paid more for these relays for my old truck to get Genuine AC Delco" parts.

 

[Doubeleive]

Ivan is correct parts are sourced form all over the world and you might be surprised to know that some dorman parts are oem made or are made in the same factory, I have sold thousands of them and I was surprised when opening and inspecting some and come to find out it is a oem part, doesn't happen often but it does happen I guess it just depends on who made a deal that day for a run of something surpassed the oem quantity or they didn't re-tool, who knows.

 

[YukonRog]

I know a lot of US companies use Mexico and China. But Slovania?​

 

[Rocket Man]

I know a lot of US companies use Mexico and China. But Slovania?​

Actually all over the world like Wes said. I think I remember GM sources parts manufacturing from over 30 countries. I read lately they produce VEHICLES in 30 countries under 10 brands so it doesn’t surprise me. They’re not just a US automaker anymore.

 

[RET423]

When the manufacturer sources a supplier they give that supplier the OEM specs for the part, China (or whoever) then makes the OEM part but they also use those specs to make a competitive part to sell under a generic brand name; they charge the manufacturer a premium and sell the generic for a lower price.

All the hoopla about "genuine OEM parts" is exactly that, hype to get people to pay a premium in most cases.

 

[Rocket Man]

When the manufacturer sources a supplier they give that supplier the OEM specs for the part, China (or whoever) then makes the OEM part but they also use those specs to make a competitive part to sell under a generic brand name; they charge the manufacturer a premium and sell the generic for a lower price.

All the hoopla about "genuine OEM parts" is exactly that, hype to get people to pay a premium in most cases.

Manufacturing quality doesn’t necessarily relate to the country it’s made in but instead how much effort is maintained in quality control. And that costs more money, in material, labor and tooling costs. Replacing molds instead of continuing to run parts, sampling parts from the line and inspecting them regularly etc add to the cost. You get what you pay for, for the most part. If you think cheap aftermarket parts are as good a quality or will last as long as OEM parts you’re mistaken. I have been working on my own vehicles for almost 50 years and I have learned this, sometimes the hard way.

 

[YukonRog]

So, it sounds like a crap shoot as to whether or not you're actually getting the real deal.

 

[Doubeleive]

So, it sounds like a crap shoot as to whether or not you're actually getting the real deal.

there are tons of counterfeit parts out there, on the same token there are company's like "herko" that will take a oem part and scrape the logo or part number off of it and resell it as there own brand. you just have to sort out the reputable dealers

 

[Tonyrodz]

there are tons of counterfeit parts out there, on the same token there are company's like "herko" that will take a oem part and scrape the logo or part number off of it and resell it as there own brand. you just have to sort out the reputable dealers

I've never heard of Herko before.

 

[91RS]

Have you been living under a rock? Why do you think a ship stuck in the Suez Canal is a huge problem and makes world news?

 

[Tonyrodz]

Have you been living under a rock? Why do you think a ship stuck in the Suez Canal is a huge problem and makes world news?

Me?

 

[91RS]

When the manufacturer sources a supplier they give that supplier the OEM specs for the part, China (or whoever) then makes the OEM part but they also use those specs to make a competitive part to sell under a generic brand name; they charge the manufacturer a premium and sell the generic for a lower price.

All the hoopla about "genuine OEM parts" is exactly that, hype to get people to pay a premium in most cases.

Lol. This is not even remotely true. Go buy the aftermarket part and the OEM part and put them side-by-side and you will clearly see they are not the same. Occasionally some aftermarket parts are not actually reproduced and are the OEM part in an aftermarket box but this isn't very common (and usually costs as much or more than the OEM part). I gave up on aftermarket parts years ago because they are far from the same quality as OEM. Even when they're decent they still don't last nearly as long. When the OEM part lasts 10+ years and then I replace it with aftermarket stuff which goes bad again in a year or so, the difference is clear. I see people on here all the time making comments about replacing the same part multiple times and it's almost always an aftermarket part. My dad insisted on buying an aftermarket radiator and water pump for his truck because they were half the price and had a lifetime warranty. He replaced that radiator at least 3 times and the water pump 4 or 5 times. On the upside he got really good at it. I paid for an OEM water pump on my mom's Tahoe and it's been on there for 8+ years now and still has the factory radiator.

 

[91RS]

Me?

No, the OP who hasn't realized things (not just car parts) are made all over the world and shipped all over the world. He'd probably be VERY surprised to know that GM is actually a global company and therefore has vehicles and parts designed, made, and assembled all over the world and sold all over the world: the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK, Germany, China, Australia...

 

[Rocket Man]

So, it sounds like a crap shoot as to whether or not you're actually getting the real deal.

There’s that old saying- if it’s too good to be true it probably isn’t. I’ve seen supposed ACDelco parts for sale at 1/3 the price ( or less) of everybody else which are obviously fake. Like Wes said, buy from reputable sellers and if it’s super cheap it’s probably fake. It’s like everything else. I have a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses I paid $19.95 for brand new when the msrp is closer to $200. You cannot tell from looking at them they’re fake but I knew they had to be when I bought them. So if somebody is selling “genuine ACDelco “ parts for a bargain they’re probably not the real thing.

 

[swathdiver]

The OE brakes on my truck were supplied by PBR Brakes, an Australian company. The replacement OE brakes are supplied by Akebono, a Japanese company.

Our main concern should be counterfeits. I doubt I'll not get the genuine article from Rock Auto but counterfeits were sent to me from Amazon as of late (and sent right back!).

 

[YukonRog]

No, the OP who hasn't realized things (not just car parts) are made all over the world and shipped all over the world. He'd probably be VERY surprised to know that GM is actually a global company and therefore has vehicles and parts designed, made, and assembled all over the world and sold all over the world: the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK, Germany, China, Australia...

Nope, never lived under a rock. I'm actually not stupid and don't appreciate your remark. I've known for half a century or more my beloved Harley's have lots of parts on them from other countries. I've been in corporate purchasing most of my life. Bought things from all over the world. My second post said I wasn't surprised to see China or Mexico on the package but jokingly referred to Slovania as a source. I paid premium prices for these parts from what I believed is a reputable company. Since I've read stories of people buying counterfeit parts from their local dealerships I'm asking how do you tell? Since you must be a member of MENSA, why don't you educate us all?

 

[Doubeleive]

I've never heard of Herko before.

they are in Florida, been around for a while I guess I think they source a lot of oem parts that were overstock or buyout old stock from dealers or manufactures and I think part of that deal is they have to remove the oem marking (in some cases) they have some pretty good deals and there parts are mostly oem or oem quality
a lot of there stuff is oem it's just in there "herko" box and has a new part number on it.
https://herko.com/Retail/#close

findlay autoparts is another place to get some good deals for oem, there is a big gm warhouse in vegas that I think might be findlay not 100% sure a lot of the west coast gm dealers order from somewhere in vegas.

 

[YukonRog]

Notice it says "the packaging".....