How to maintain your ride without breaking your budget 

Updated Oct 12, 2022 | Same topic: Branded

OEM parts shortages are causing aftermarket products to shine.  

Vehicle maintenance is challenging enough in this pandemic era. Supply chain disruptions have resulted in automakers struggling to keep pace with consumer demand. 

Toyota Takaoka plant

Mainstream automakers are experiencing supply problems, leading to a shortage of parts  

The problem isn’t limited to small or obscure car manufacturers, as even the world’s biggest and most recognizable brands have fallen prey to this predicament. Customers grudgingly bear with parts shortages and long wait times, whether they’re paying for routine vehicle maintenance or are looking to install upgrades on their cars. 

Convention tells us that original equipment manufacturers or OEMs are best when it comes to components and consumables. The rationale behind this is that such parts are designed to match the manufacturer’s specifications, with the aim of bringing out the vehicle’s intended performance.

Engine belts

Not all aftermarket car components are created equal

Despite this, it wouldn’t hurt for car owners to have alternatives as well, especially if their chosen manufacturer isn’t quite living up to expectations (for reasons beyond their control). 

That’s where aftermarket parts come in. Compared to OEMs that are limited to a specific car marque, aftermarket brands cater to a wide range of makes and models. These third-party companies make parts and consumables that are designed and formulated to be just as good as (and in some cases, even better than) the original components, at a competitive price point to boot. 

K&N filters installed on Mercedes-Benz

Partshub carries products that meet the requirements of the world's top car brands [Image: Partshub FB page]

However, that’s not to say that all aftermarket components are created equal, as the wide selection of third-party brands in the market means an equally broad spectrum where quality is concerned. 

Curating the leading aftermarket choices in terms of cost and value is no mean feat, but that’s exactly what Partshub Resources, Inc. has been doing for the last four years. The company serves as the authorized Philippine distributor of premium aftermarket products, among them K&N-branded air filters, face masks, motor oil, and wipers, soon to be joined by car care products.   

Partshub also carries Airbagman suspension kits, Superpro suspension parts, and Keko premium yet affordable truck accessories such as soft covers and tow hitches made in Brazil.  

Keko tow hitch

All parts are sourced from their countries of origin to ensure quality [Image: Partshub FB page]

Partshub imports products direct from their respective countries of origin such as the U.S., Australia, and Brazil, ensuring that users get the best quality possible. It even extends this commitment to client satisfaction with top-notch aftersales service and customer care.

The company has announced that it will be bringing in more brands for the coming year, strengthening its product lineup that includes EGR premium auto aftermarket accessories, Cataclean additives, and Superpro direct replacement bushings that are more durable than OEM yet provide the same comfort.

AEM filters installed in Lexus

Partshub combines premium aftermarket products with superb customer service 

There’s no longer any reason for cars not to get the care they deserve, even when OEM parts are in short supply. Partshub is taking this opportunity for its array of quality aftermarket products to step up and provide car owners with more choices that provide quality without breaking the bank.   
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This story was produced in partnership with Partshub  

Joseph Paolo Estabillo

Joseph Paolo Estabillo

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Joseph holds a degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines Diliman and has been writing professionally since 1999. He has written episodes for CNN Philippines' motoring show Drive, and has worked on corporate projects for MG Philippines and Pilipinas Shell. Aside from being Philkotse.com’s Content Lead, he also writes content for numerous car dealerships in the U.S., spanning multiple brands such as Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Maserati, among others.

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