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Convinced to stick with OEM after an alternator let me down
I always bought aftermarket alternators to save cash, thinking they were just as reliable. But last month, one died on a customer's car during a long trip, leaving them stranded. Seeing the hassle and cost of the tow changed my mind. Now I only use OEM for critical components, even if it costs more.
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olivers287mo ago
Last winter, my wife's car died on the highway because of a store-bought alternator. We had to call a tow truck in the middle of a snowstorm, and it cost us over two hundred bucks just for the tow. That moment made me realize saving fifty dollars on a part isn't worth the risk of being stuck somewhere dangerous. Now I always go OEM for things like alternators and water pumps. Why do we even bother with the cheap stuff when it causes so much trouble?
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fionacraig7mo ago
Two hundred just for the tow in a snowstorm? How bad was that store alternator anyway?
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charles_cooper6mo ago
Ugh, that's the worst! Getting stuck in bad weather is scary. Totally agree that the extra cost for a good part is worth it for peace of mind.
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