The first cars of the South Korean brand KIA appeared on the market in 1990. In the domestic and European markets, cars of this concern are in high demand due to their quality, reliability and technical characteristics. But even the vehicles of such a proven manufacturer sooner or later need replacement parts in the warranty or post-warranty repair. And in order to extend the service life of your car, each car owner needs to carefully choose auto parts.
How to choose the spare parts for KIA
The market of spare parts for KIA cars today is characterized by maximum diversity. And in order to choose the optimal parts with the right characteristics for a particular model, you need to be guided by the following things:
- Consultation with a specialist, so that he accurately determines the breakdown of the car KIA. This avoids wasting money on unnecessary components;
- Exclusion of purchase of used parts from dubious sellers;
- Availability of certificates for auto parts. This will show that the parts are produced in specialized plants of the brand or analog brands;
- budget. Based on this, you can buy more expensive original parts or cheap analogues.
How to choose a spare part by car brand and model
During the selection of spare parts for a car of this brand, sometimes it is enough to know the model, which is indicated in the catalogs of the store along with the brand. Thanks to this it is not difficult to identify those parts that will be compatible with a particular car. During the selection of spare parts it is necessary to check:
- the name of the brand;
- model;
- modification;
- year of manufacture of the vehicle.
This method of selecting parts for the KIA car has one disadvantage - during such a selection restyling or design changes of a particular car model are not taken into account. Parts could be suitable for a certain make and model, but they could be unsuitable for a particular car due to upgrades and changes in their design features. For this reason, additional methods of selecting spare parts are used.
How can I find out the number (code) of a spare part for KIA?
When a certain spare part is needed for the repair of your KIA car, it will be necessary to know the part number that will exactly fit. There are several methods a vehicle owner can use to find out the code:
- Remove the part and write down the number. Each part of the car has a unique code and it can be used to find the replacement parts;
- Using the universal VIN-code. It is a seventeen-digit number, which is usually written in the documents for the car;
- Replacement part certificates, if the parts were manufactured by authorised companies or the Kia plant.
What can be found out with the help of VIN?
With this unique code, it is possible to find out quite a lot of information about a specific car model and its spare parts. With its help one can get information not only about the features of vehicle operation, insurance availability, accidents, but also about the technical component and even the smallest details of the car.
Using this code, it is easy to find the optimal spare parts for KIA without spending too much time. If you want to quickly find the parts, just enter the VIN number and you will get the necessary part, which is compatible with a particular model and modification of the car.
Which parts are better: analog or original?
Today all the parts for KIA cars can be divided into two large groups: original and analogues. The first are made at the factories of the South Korean automaker for a particular brand range of vehicles. Experts recommend buying them to ensure the purchased parts are of excellent quality and have a long service life.
Analogues are produced at the facilities, not related to the KIA brand. Such components are always available in warehouses, which is their advantage. When choosing, you should be careful not to buy low quality parts.
How can I distinguish genuine KIA parts from the analog ones?
It is possible to distinguish the original KIA spare parts from the analog ones by the following things:
- packaging. The box with the originals always has the logo of the South Korean brand;
- The price is 15 times higher than that of analogues;
- Sticker with a bar code on the package, after checking which the user gets to the official online resource of the car manufacturer;
- Factory markings on the replacement machine parts themselves.
What is an OEM number?
This abbreviation is used to refer to the unique market number of the product. In order to find it out, it is sufficient to look at the manufacturer's catalog number.
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