OEM Porsche Parts vs. Aftermarket: What’s the Difference?
Here at your trusted Porsche Center, we know you value the performance, safety, and long-term value of your vehicle.

This is why we recommend opting for authentic OEM Porsche parts when the time comes for you to have repairs or upgrades performed on your vehicle. Unlike aftermarket parts, our authentic Porsche parts have been designed for your vehicle specifically, are crash-tested by the NHTSA, and are installed by our team of skilled professionals.
OEM Porsche Parts vs. Aftermarket: What’s the Difference?
OEM Parts Are Designed Specifically for Your Porsche
Unlike aftermarket parts, our OEM parts have been designed and manufactured for your Porsche specifically. This means they’ve been produced with the same high-quality materials as were the original components in your vehicle, ensuring they match the quality and performance you expect from Porsche. This also means they’ve been designed to fit into your specific vehicle perfectly, down to its make, model, and trim level.
OEM Parts are Crash-Tested
Our authentic, classic Porsche parts are also crash-tested and regulated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Did you know that aftermarket or “knock-off” parts do not go through this same rigorous process? This is why opting for OEM parts means you are ensuring that all repairs, replacements, and cosmetic upgrades to your Porsche meet the highest of safety and quality standards.
OEM Parts Increase Your Porsche’s Lifespan and Value
As a Porsche owner, we know you value the investment you have made in your vehicle. For this reason, you will be excited to learn that choosing OEM parts for your Porsche helps to maintain its long-term performance and to retain its value over time. By choosing our authentic, classic parts, you are ensuring that your Porsche remains a Porsche from the inside out and for years to come.
OEM Parts Are Installed by Skilled Professionals at Your Porsche Center
Classic Porsche parts are also installed by our team of skilled maintenance professionals. Our professionals undergo rigorous and ongoing training directly from the manufacturer. They also have access to the most accurate diagnostic technology and use the highest quality tools for your vehicle. For these reasons, they are able to address potential issues with your Porsche more effectively, accurately, and quickly.
When it comes to ensuring the performance, safety, and long-term value of your Porsche, the choice between OEM parts and aftermarket parts is clear. By choosing OEM parts for your Porsche, you’re better ensuring your vehicle performs to the safety and quality standards you expect as a Porsche driver. When the time comes, be sure to contact our parts team at Porsche Stevens Creek in Santa Clara, CA to make an appointment with our team of service professionals.
