The Romanian brand Dacia, part of the concern "Renault", produces cars and trucks for the middle class, characterized by reliable assembly and operation of components and mechanisms. The manufacturer pays special attention to the quality of original parts. They are made of proven consumables, are characterized by wear resistance, durability and resistance to corrosion.
How to choose spare parts for Dacia
In order to replace defective units, parts, assemblies Dacia did not require large financial investments, it is necessary to use them correctly and replace them in a timely manner. Special attention should be paid to the steering, braking system, as well as the engine, fuel system, transmission, gearbox, clutch.
Dacia spare parts are subdivided into branded (original) and licensed. The first parts come directly from the factory Dacia, or from manufacturers who produce them directly under the control of the car brand. Licensed replacement parts and mechanisms are made according to the brand technology. Their quality is not inferior to the original, and their cost is much cheaper. Licensed spare parts for this model are supplied to the aftermarket of the brand, including automotive workshops and services.
In order to choose correctly original parts for Dacia, you must:
- take into account necessarily the modification and year of manufacture of the car;
- to specify their original serial numbers and VIN-code of the body.
- In the general search bar enter the name.
It is not difficult to find analog parts - many sellers on online services offer an appropriate function with photos and advice.
How to choose a spare part by Dacia make and model
Step one - you need to open the catalog page for Dacia parts. In the search line enter the car brand (for a quick search enter the first three letters).
In order to quickly find a spare part for a certain model, online services offer a search engine with a breakdown by model, year of manufacture and modifications.
How can I find out the number (code) of a Dacia part?
The correct and verified means to choose a spare part for a Dacia car is to use the identification code or VIN number, which consists of seventeen symbols, that coincides with the body or chassis number. To determine the code of the components, it is necessary in the online catalog to enter the number of VIN into the special search line. In order to narrow down the search, it is desirable to set the parameters "Type of vehicle" (car, truck) as well.
What can be found out with the help of VIN-code?
VIN-code is an individual, unique number of a car, according to which one can find out the history and main characteristics of the car. Using it, the owner will be able to establish:
- year of manufacture:
- model and make of engine, its type;
- manufacturer.
It is important to know that car manufacturers place the VIN number in several places of the vehicle at once to avoid falsifying it or interchanging digits.
Which parts are better: analog or original?
Is there a significant difference in purchasing original or analog spare parts for a car?
Accessories from the manufacturer are issued in the original package with the obligatory indication of the place of manufacture, its logo and catalog number. It is also important to remember that the number and logo are necessarily marked on the parts themselves. Accessories of the brand are made directly in the home country of the car brand, and in countries where it has its own production facilities (China, Malaysia, India, Mexico and others).
Analog parts are produced by independent companies or small firms. They often carry the brand name instead of the car brand. The main advantage of buying them is the cheaper cost, but it must be remembered that it should not be understated by several times. Otherwise, we are already talking about a fake. There are cases where analog components are several times more expensive than the original!
How to distinguish the original Dacia parts from the analog ones?
It is important to pay attention to several points:
- the type and quality of packaging - mistakes, inaccuracies, peculiarities in the spelling of the name and typeface.
- Mismatch of numbers on the packaging and the part, or their complete absence;
- presence or absence of the original packaging.
- traces of tearing/erasing of inscriptions or numbers on the item.
- The presence or absence of stickers with a ten to twelve digit bar code.
What is an OEM number?
An OEM number is a unique identifier for each part of a vehicle and its spare part. It is located directly on the product. Another way to find out the OEM number is to use the virtual or electronic catalogs of manufacturers. Note that in this case, it is also important to know the year of manufacture of the car.