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aftermarket

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Aftermarket parts are those you can buy and install on a car after it’s already been made, like new brakes or special wheels.

Technical Definition

The aftermarket refers to the market for parts, accessories, and services that are produced after a vehicle has left the factory.

About aftermarket

The automotive aftermarket is the secondary parts market of the automotive industry, concerned with the manufacturing, remanufacturing, distribution, retailing, and installation of all vehicle parts, chemicals, equipment, and accessories, after the sale of the automobile by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to the consumer. The parts, accessories, etc. for sale may or may not be manufactured by the OEM.

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