After getting to know your car, you want to make sure it lasts. However, car owners are all too aware that keeping a car going can get expensive. This is especially true when it comes time for maintenance and repairs. There are a few options for replacement parts when your car needs them. The first is called Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, and the other is aftermarket parts. OEM parts have a higher price tag upfront, but their benefits make the added expense worth it. This includes the assurance that they'll last and a guarantee that they will enable your car to perform as well as it did before.