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Product Quality Glossary

The following definitions are the views and opinions of Cascade German Parts, Inc. and are not meant to reflect the views and opinions of any other company or persons.


Genuine

Products that are manufactured and/or branded by the vehicle manufacturer (i.e. Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, etc.).

OE

The original equipment, that is, the parts assembled and installed during the construction of a new vehicle.

OEM

The manufacturer of the original equipment, that is, the parts assembled and installed during the construction of a new vehicle.

Aftermarket

Parts that are made by companies other than the OEM which might be installed as replacements after the car comes out of the factory.

Better than OE

Aftermarket products which are considered by Cascade German Parts, Inc. to be of a higher quality or efficiency than the original equipment.