The Original Equipment Suppliers Automotive Association (OESAA) took an extended range of comparison components to the recent MECHANEX show, held at the Alexandra Palace on April 19 & 20.
OESAA aims to ensure all garages understand the true differences between OE parts and those sold as ‘matching quality’, as well as the impact copy parts can have on car safety and performance.
Reinforcing the OE message, the stand showcased OESAA suppliers’ boxes in a mock-up motor factor, with complimentary TicTacs reminding garages that sometimes there’s no substitute for the genuine brand.
The ‘Our Quality. Your Reputation.’ motto was prominent alongside the logos of the 15 member businesses that now belong to OESAA, following the addition of FTE and GKN in April 2016.
“The components show that appearances can be deceptive,” said Nigel Morgan, OESAA Chairman.
“In some cases there’s a deliberate attempt to make copies look like the genuine OE part but without there being any serious attempt to match the construction or performance characteristics.”
OESAA say it’s vitally important garages understand the risks they are running when they choose not to fit original equipment parts.
