Terrible AND Expensive Parts? USED, NEW, OEM, high price low quality. How do we Fix This MESS?

[@NickMyers1]

100% spot on accurate. Could not agree with you more Jimmy. And I’m just a hobbiest Mechanic. But I do repair vehicles for some people. Family and friends. I think if there was a penalty put forth for the waste created by some of these parts suppliers making junk parts… which just going into the dump, maybe that would change people’s attitude I’m certainly no advocate for green peace. But the amount of junk and waste produced from inferior parts quality should result in a bill going back to the manufacturer for the waste they created

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Thanks Cuz! We are on the same page with this for sure! :)

[@ManicMechanic007]

We have 2 Toyotas and we always try to purchase OEM parts. The OEM parts work, they fit but they are expensive. Thanks for your take on this subject Jimmy.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah it's tough, but sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do! Spend it when you need to and save a few dollars when it can be done.

[@shanestrains2849]

Used OEM for the win sir. The honda blend door actuators that rarely fail, we run to the pick and pull & grab a used unit. Saves the customer money and us a comeback. Had a lot of bad luck on Dorman actuators

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah those things can be brutal when they fail right after replacing one. Nice work!

[@shanestrains2849]

@ thank you sir. I really enjoyed the new video format looking forward to more 👍🤙

[@tonyshirley5674]

I buy Ford Oem, but I have ordered from an out of state dealer instead of my local dealer due to no discounts locally.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, many dealers will ship at a discount but no discount at the parts counter. They are trying to gain business at a lower margin from outside sales. If you have a tax ID you should get a small discount that most shops get. Usually about 8-15%.

[@aaronkoivu]

In Canada most junk yards/family owned are coming down and only big corporations recycling ♻️ companies are only ones serving the community, need a DEF feed heater line to the dosing injector, you have to buy the whole system, pump, tank, hoses. Price is over price from the dealership too, hose is $1800 and back ordered 3 week, aftermarket no stock, all on a 2012 Dodge 4500 6.7L with cab/chassis that Dodge made thousands of this truck

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, it's pretty frustrating when you can't find the parts you need. Seems to be happening everywhere!

[@jr5324]

I agree with your list. Just dealt with this at OReillys. Got a brand new (not refurb) starter from them that was junk/dead out of the box. I then went and got an OEM used low miles one for a 1/4 of the price and it works great.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

It’s amazing how the parts industry is nowadays. Glad you got it sorted.

[@Stonehands75]

Awesome as always I agree 100% OEM I had a customer that didn’t want to pay for an OEM starter wanted the aftermarket and I had to put 3 in before it was correct O by the way it was in a boat a little tighter than you had the other day

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Oh man that sounds like fun! Haha Some people, even like me, learn the hard way. ;)

[@dalemurry8623]

Two things that I know of have been driving up the price of salvage yard parts. It's nearly impossible to open a new junkyard and established ones are under a lot of pressure to close as residential neighborhoods move in around them. The industry has been consolidating over the past 10-15 years. Large companies have been busy buying up all the mom & pop yards. Once they've bought enough yard in an area the prices go up - a lot!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Very true. LKQ are you reading this?

[@oldbiker9739]

we need to bring back our own steel mills and foundries and make our parts here not over seas.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, I agree. Stop incentivizing moving jobs away. I do also hope the people who can’t get a fast food order right can handle the job better, lol.

[@overpricedsundown]

I feel what you’re saying but this country has a large amount of idiots. I wouldn’t trust parts made from the US

[@mph5896]

I buy some parts off Amazon. Amazon pushes the low quality parts by providing fast shipping. The higher quality stuff may take all week to ship vs next day or same day for the junk.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, it can vary wildly. What many don’t know is Amazon is 7 million individual sellers all over the country. Some items are inventoried at Amazon warehouses by sellers in advance and those are the ones that ship really quickly. The biggest issue is most are not authorized retailers and sell copies and those are the problem ones for me. Hard to sort thru sometimes. Have to be careful.

[@CountryMileGarage]

Cash for clunkers really put a dent in the market. And you are right it's getting out of hand with some of the parts and it's very frustrating, but that market will straighten itself out at some point. Great topic and stay out of trouble Jimmy

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

It really did make things harder on the market, but you are right, things will eventually settle!

[@mikenonameneeded3485]

I have no issue using a used OEM part. I also have no problem paying for good new parts.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Gotta do what you gotta do Mike! :)

[@Scott_69HemiDart]

Great informational video Jimmy, appreciate you!!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Thanks very much Scott!

[@tombeilman5579]

If I was the shop owner I would only guarantee aftermarket parts for 90 days, and you are right about holding the parts company’s accountable, it seems like they could figure out who has the good parts but it seems like they are all bad. SMA OEM or Wilbert’s. I have been to the local pick a part and it seems really high

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

It is tough out there right now, quality control is lacking.

[@randy5411]

Good explanation on the problem with after market parts. The makers need to be accountable for lost time. It won't be easy to make changes because bad reputations don't seem to affect the companies. I guess their sales volume outweighs their quality requirements. Good looking neon sign.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, it’s really frustrating to see low quality parts on the market. Thanks

[@redcarbon4395]

Awesome video. Torqued at 135 KZbin foot pounds. Very interesting topic. Last week I had headlights replaced at my local shop, and told them to put in what they thought would last the longest, aftermarket or OEM, and I had them replace them all on the front bumper because it had to be removed to replace headlights. Here is a really dumb question back at you. What is the general flow of options for the customer, meaning does the shop lean towards aftermarket, or is it up to the mechanic? I'm sure ultimately it's up to the customer. From having been to very reputable shops, I never questioned where they got parts from, and never had to take anything back. And I own vehicles until they have to be towed away for scrap.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

That’s a great question! It’s really up to the customer, but some shops have their own preferences too. For most items aftermarket will be fine. But critical parts, like engine internals there is less gray area imo.

[@Paolo0902]

In UK rule is when changing sensors - always go OEM. Aftermarket is too much gamble. Also makes customers very cross, when it goes wrong. I would not blame all the problems with new parts on China alone. Almost 80% of stuff is produced in China these days. I would blame Companies trying to make profit quickly. So they go for quantity, instead quality. You can apply this to all products. Cars are good example. That is why people are keeping old cars running, because new are not guaranteed to last past warranty.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, seems like a world wide issue. Keeping older cars running will work until parts for them run out. 80’s and 90’s vehicles will not be around much longer. Really old vehicles seem like they can last centuries if you have a welder, lol. But so much plastic on newer vehicles.

[@Paolo0902]

@@JimmyMakingitwork Thats why 3D printers exist 😂

[@discipline3318]

Love the vid Jimmy, and Yeah it’s a tough one alright It’s a tragedy quality in just about everything is rapidly accelerating in the wrong direction

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

It almost seems like a majority of companies reduced quality control for even higher profits, even though they are seeing record profits. Smh

[@RayJay]

So true Jimmy, so true

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Thanks RayJay!

[@Katsin464]

I feel like the lower quality is starting to hit the OEM side too. When buying an aftermarket part for myself I research the market options and try to buy a higher quality part (not the cheapest) but at work I have to use what the parts counter supplies though I'll give input in some cases.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

It is tough when you don't have the choice of buying the best parts for your work! We are always weighing the options, becomes almost like a 3rd job.

[@mechtechtools77]

I'm buying a lot of OE parts from the dealer. I do still buy brakes, suspension, belts, hoses or rads from aftermarket parts store. I think anything electrical has to be purchased from the OE dealer.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

That is the way to go in my book!

[@jeremyruss836]

My brother bought a new waterpump for his truck. A gates product. Leaking after just 800 miles.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

That’s not good at all! It seems like some quality control issues with parts these days, unfortunately.

[@stevegorkowski3246]

I have bought OEM if I can and some junk yard parts. 3rd party parts I look for vendors that spot check the parts coming in. You pay more but so far they work just fine. An Ebay seller buys out closed down parts stores and they sell them 50% of new and some that are missing packet kit like grease or cotter key 75% 0ff. Most are older new stock that are better than what they make today. I now drive only 2-3k miles a year by car and the rest by Ebike. It saves me 1000s of dollars. The kids are avoiding cars as much as they can. The kids have Ebikes told me cars cost too much to run. Retired at 62 and the best thing I have ever done!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

That’s smart! E-Bikes are the way to go if the roads and traffic allow it safely. Couldn’t do that in Kissimmee. Roads are crazy here.

[@stevegorkowski3246]

@@JimmyMakingitworkI used to live in the Sanford area near Orlando. There was too much traffic in town. I live in a town of 10000 people, so roads are easy to ride on and we have walking/bike trails. I am entering year 14 and the batteries last around 5-7 years. I ride here in Wisconsin and Saturday it will reach 30 degrees and I will pickup groceries. I don't get passed by cars much in town because I ride around 20-25 mph. The bike can do 35 mph that covers most of the roads around here. My biggest car issue is that they sit and I put battery maintainers and some Stable in the tank in the winter. I also 3d printed some plastic fender parts to cover rust spots and they look like a flare on the fender. The price for paint is insane.

[@sirsparksalot]

The aftermarket with it’s lifetime warranty lowest cost business model has zero concern for the lost labor of the mechanic or business owner. Even as a DIYer who wants to repeat the same repair multiple times because the parts are poorly made? Not using OEM isn’t always about cost it’s often about availability and timeliness of the repair. The aftermarket has several options available today and the OE is on back order. I agree the parts industry should have to compensate for labor and hold the manufacturing to a higher standard of quality.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, the availability issue is a big problem. All OEM’s seem to have huge back orders.

[@NikHimself]

Hi. It's been standard for the industry in Kenya we use used parts to repair cars. OEM parts are too dear and aftermarket parts are junk. We get used parts from Dubai and Japan since they are in far better shape than parts used locally since those are already too worn out to be reused since we operate our cars in extreme adverse conditions here.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like you’re making it work over there! :)

[@michaeldeegan1654]

great video.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Glad you liked it!

[@as3sxp]

Unfortunately Jimmy, most businesses are just looking to make money. No one seems to care about quality anymore. It's not their problem that the customer has to keep bringing their car in or the tech has to keep changing parts...they just want $$

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, that is a big issue. Such a short term mindset. Make good stuff, just a little more expensive, customers will be lined up for it.

[@as3sxp]

@JimmyMakingitwork I would 100% pay more for better parts. It's sad that just about everything today is on the planned obsolescence plan.

[@lrdisco2005]

I no longer trust some so called quality parts manufacturers, lots of outsourcing.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Many rely on brand recognition to make even more profit. Have to really be on our toes.

[@kathysexton4554]

biggest problem with the political side of things seems to be that all sides want everyone driving newer cars (although for different stated reasons with each party) They don't seem to comprehend that not everyone can afford a new car every few years. For our own cars, James shops around heavily for the best price - often spending time cross referencing and finding parts not listed for our vehicle but that are the same actual parts! We buy a great deal of parts through Rock Auto. Now if we could just find a used gas gauge (sweep arm) for our 2007 equinox it would be nice, a rebuild company has bought them all and wants a small fortune for them and new ones do not exist. Thanks for the video Jimmy!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

That is the way to do it really! Very true not all can afford new vehicles as often as they or we would like! 👍

[@robwarrens5348]

It is the same problem in Europe.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah it seems like a world wide quality control issue. Or low supplies Mean they ship out sketchy products.

[@nickhildabridle1612]

So I have a 2008 Acura TL that had the transmission go out. This car has been very well maintained. Never really had a major breakdown. I have owned many Hondas before this Acura. I go OEM, ised part, and absolutely last resort go aftermarket. If the aftermarket is the way that it needs to go I buy the more reliabale brand. Which usually means its more expensive then the super cheap aftermarket. To close, the best used transmission for my Acura that I could find was just under $4K. Crazy that a low miles, used transmission is that expensive. I can remember when you could get a good used transmission for under a $100 bucks. Cash for clunkers was the most horrendous and damaging government program the devestates the majority of society still to this day.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, I’ve been seeing this for a while, but that price on your Acura trans is what we’ve been seeing. Amazing. Hope you got it sorted!

[@tom535]

Wow good morning Jimmy,, well put i go with the oem oil filters.. and oem transmission fluid.. i do not want to mix the transmission fluid I've been pretty Fortunate I'm driving toyota's.. the last thing I Bought for the wife's rav4 was the Heater blower motor not sure if it was a oem probably not.. i believe everything you are saying.. Definitely gotta go oem fuel pump,, FROM TOM..

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

I hear you Tom! It's always a gamble if we don’t go OEM sometimes!

[@RichardJ334]

The zone has really dropped off in quality and that says a ton, not to mention they have a 19 year old kid that wants to argue about what you need

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

I need an air freshener? “What make and model sir?” Rofl

[@mikenonameneeded3485]

Torqued to 41!

[@tedvandell]

Advance Auto just closed hundreds of stores and some warehouses too because they've cut the margin so thin it's next to impossible for resellers to make enough to make it worth it. It's not like the parts cost less, but still are junk. Where is the money going?

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

IMO these big companies funnel money to themselves, big benefits, fat paychecks and when the company folds they take no blame and say they can’t make a profit. But they all live in $10,000,000 mansions. A lot of bureaucracy and corporate games.

[@samrugtiv3839]

Sounds like your shop is going to start buying junk yard parts . that's a bad sign..

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

We are always looking for solutions! OEM, Salvage or Aftermarket. What ever it takes to Make it Work!

[@AutomotiveEvangelist]

Probably the biggest problem today is Amazon and eBay. There are rampant issues with either fraudulant or just plain cheap parts being sold on those platforms that don't perform. Because everyone these days is looking for a deal due to rampant inflation that resulted from the Biden administrations reckless overspending. The parts stores can't compete with those fraudulant prices, so they have pressured their suppliers to make stuff cheaper. Look at Advance Auto - closing 700 stores as a result of customers buying online. It's a downward race to the bottom and the customers will all lose in the end.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah very true. Competition is supposed to keep prices in control, but in many cases it destroys the competition eventually and who ever makes it thru has free rein. Even worse if that is a company with no conscience.

[@dangleebols]

Really enjoyed this video, thanks Jimmy 🛻🚗🚙

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

My pleasure! 😇

[@alexk7286]

i usaly dont like the short videos but. it was definitely worth the watch. thanks jimmy 🔩🪛🔧👍

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!