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Aftermarket

Meaning in automotive, with examples

/ˈæftərˌmɑːrkɪt/nounCommon term

In automotive, aftermarket means: The market for parts, accessories and services that are not supplied by the vehicle maker, such as non-original spare parts, independent workshops and tuning products.

In Turkish: bağımsız yedek parça pazarı, satış sonrası pazar, yan sanayi

How it is used

Often used as an adjective: aftermarket parts, aftermarket wheels, aftermarket alarm. Dealers compare aftermarket parts with OEM or genuine parts, and aftermarket modifications can affect warranty claims.

Example sentences

  1. The electrical fault was caused by an aftermarket alarm that was badly installed.

  2. Aftermarket brake pads are cheaper, but check that they meet ECE R90.

Common collocations

  • aftermarket parts
  • aftermarket wheels
  • independent aftermarket
  • aftermarket accessories
  • OEMShort for original equipment manufacturer. In the car industry it usually means the vehicle maker itself; in the parts trade, OEM parts are the original parts made by or for that maker.
  • warrantyThe manufacturer's promise to repair or replace faulty parts free of charge for a set time or distance, for example three years or 100,000 km.
  • dealershipA business authorized by a manufacturer to sell its new vehicles under the brand's name, usually together with used cars, parts and servicing.
  • brake padA steel plate with a layer of friction material that the caliper presses against the brake disc to slow the wheel. Pads wear down and must be replaced regularly.

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