Genuine Honda Parts Are The Best Choice

For many people, choosing Honda merchandise is a matter of buying some mats and a keyring. However, replacement parts also fall into this category, and they are a very important part of the Honda ecosystem. Each Honda car has been designed, tested and built to a very high standard. However, a car like any system is only as good as its weakest link, and fake generic parts can cause problems. Here are few reasons why it is vitally important to choose and fit genuine Honda parts in your car.

The Real Costs of Fake Parts

The lure of choosing generic parts is purely a result of them being cheaper to buy than genuine parts. This discounted price over genuine Honda merchandise can vary a great deal, and it can be a very attractive option for bargain conscious drivers. However, the price paid is not necessarily what the true cost of the part is. It's important to note that all genuine honda parts have been engineered to high standards. As such, a genuine part will always last longer that a cheaply made generic part. For example a generic part bought at half the price of a genuine part, must last at least twice as long as the part it is replacing. This is extremely unlikely, also every time a part fails it has to be replaced, which has a real financial cost when using a garage and a time cost if you fit the part yourself.

Protect Your Investment

A car, especially a new car, is a large purchase for the majority of people and it represents a significant financial investment. As such it makes good sense to take care of that investment by developing good habits, such as regular servicing, cleaning, maintaining fluid levels and checking tyre pressures. However, one area that is neglected by many owners is the use of generic parts in their vehicles. Using generic parts can cause problems with other connected parts as they are not engineered to the same rigorous tolerances. As such, using a generic part could cost more than it apparently saves, as other related parts may have to be replaced as well.

Safety Should be Paramount

So far we have looked at the comparative costs associated with choosing generic parts over genuine ones. However, this isn't the whole story, in fact using generic parts in some cases could actually be dangerous. As we have already discussed, generic parts are manufactured to less stringent standards and as such they are more prone to failure. If the part is non critical in nature, this is merely an annoyance, but if the part is essential to safely operating the vehicle it could be more serious. Using generic parts in systems such as brakes, steering, airbags, seatbelts and others is a very dangerous practice, and it should be avoided at all costs.

If you would like to know more about genuine parts and other Honda merchandise, contact us. The Peel Honda sales team will be happy to advise you on all the Honda merchandise Australia based customers can choose from. Get in touch with us today and we will answer any queries you may have.