The Suzuki brand is quite famous all over the world. Japanese quality has always been in the forefront. Quite a wide range of models ensures popularity of Suzuki, which is why auto parts are often counterfeited by other companies. It is important to know how to choose the right parts for your car and not to stumble upon low-quality components.
How to choose parts for Suzuki
When choosing auto parts, it is necessary to consider the following:
- year of manufacture of the car;
- model;
- modification;
- engine displacement;
- code-VIN;
- unique serial number of the spare parts.
You should choose only trusted companies with good reviews, and be sure to pay attention that the goods are grouped into subsections, taking into account the name of the parts and installation sites.
How to choose spare parts by car make and model
The number of parts on the markets is now countless, so it is important to choose the right parts for your car to prolong the life and to ensure the safety of your trip.
When choosing a part it is better to use special catalogs of auto parts, VIN number and marking of the desired product. You should not hesitate to ask for help from specialists, they will help you not to stumble on a bad quality. This way you will pick up a quality part as quickly and easily as possible.
How do I know my Suzuki part number?
Every car has a unique VIN code - it is represented by 17 non-repeating symbols. It is better to clarify the code data when buying the car.
This code is put on some of the car components, which is easily accessible - you can almost effortlessly read the code. The VIN can be found:
- In the space under the hood;
- behind the engine, on the engine panel;
- on a part of the left front shock absorber;
- near the driver's door.
If you know the data of the VIN code, it will simplify the task of choosing the right auto part and will save you a number of problems.
What can be known with the help of VIN-code?
Your car has a unique code-VIN, which is assigned by the manufacturer and never changes. Thanks to this code you can learn a lot of important and useful information about your car. For example:
- For the selection of auto parts. Thanks to the code it will be easy and simple to find great parts;
- You can find out the entire history of the vehicle;
- The number of owners and the periods of ownership;
- The repair work done on the vehicle;
- Whether the car was in pledge;
- if the car was involved in an accident;
The most important thing you can find out due to VIN is if the car is wanted.
What parts are better: analog or original?
Analog or original? A frequently asked question of auto enthusiasts when purchasing spare parts. There are stereotypes, which are not to be believed:
- Analog always has worse quality;
- Original parts are more expensive because they are better and of higher quality;
- Non-original parts will break quickly, endangering safety;
- It is impossible to choose a good analogue without an expert.
When searching for parts, you can face the pros and cons of both types. Don't be afraid to ask the experts for help in choosing auto parts. In the pursuit of savings you can lose quality and safety, as well as reduce your budget. It is necessary to choose parts very carefully and know exactly all the features of parts, because the original and analogue can be very similar to each other.
How to distinguish the original Suzuki parts from the analog parts?
There are a lot of different stores with auto parts on our market. The main advantage of analog parts, in the opinion of drivers, is their attractive price. It is important to be able to see the differences between the original and analog. There are obvious signs that will help you determine that there are fake parts in front of you:
- Low price and quality. This is the most important sign;
- The packaging of the original part is different from the counterfeit. For this you just need to compare them to make sure that you have in front of you an analogue;
- you should look closely at the logo, brand name, spelling and grammar on the package;
- You can verify the originality of the parts with the help of the OEM part number;
- by the hologram sticker. People are misled that if there is such a sticker, then it is one hundred percent original. But this is not true, holograms can be faked. You have to pay special attention to them.
What is an OEM number?
OEM number means the original market number of the product. It is a combination of letters and numbers. It's assigned to each part separately, and it's unique. Sometimes you need to deform the part to find it.
If you can't see the number on the part, you can find it by the-VIN code, which will help you choose the right part for your car. The same part may have a different OEM number because the manufacturer chooses different suppliers for a particular brand.