Toyota has a long history of creating top-of-the-line cars built to last, but all vehicles require routine maintenance and occasional repairs to keep them on the road as long as possible. When you need to replace auto parts, it can seem more accessible and less expensive to order them from an aftermarket seller rather than from the dealership. Here at DARCARS Toyota of Baltimore, we are here to give you six reasons why you should stick to buying genuine Toyota parts.
Quality Assurance
When you buy directly from Toyota, you know you’re getting accurate, genuine, high-quality parts. An aftermarket seller might sell you a part that seems like the real deal, but there’s no guarantee that it will last as long or keep your vehicle running as smoothly as the components that are specifically designed to fit your car.

Safety
Parts made by aftermarket sellers often skimp on safety. Since OEM parts are made for exact Toyota models, you know the part you’re buying will work correctly once you get it on the road. Toyota’s auto parts also have advanced designs that are optimized to be as safe as possible.
Reliability
Our parts are guaranteed to do their jobs well and make your vehicle last. Independent manufacturers of car parts are often smaller and newer to the industry than a reputable car brand, so they’re more liable to create defective parts or parts that won’t be perfectly fitted to your vehicle. A non-genuine component can’t ensure that your car runs smoothly and gets you where you need to go.
Warranty-Backed
Unlike parts from a genuine Toyota manufacturer, aftermarket parts don’t always have a warranty. If you buy an aftermarket part and it stops working, you might have just wasted your money and increased the time it will take to get your vehicle back on the road.
Ease
We keep an extensive supply of replacement parts on hand at DARCARS Toyota of Baltimore. You can order parts online from us directly or contact us and speak to a local expert if you have any questions. We can find exactly what you need without the hassle of going through an aftermarket supplier.
Value
Installing aftermarket parts that don’t come with an official Toyota quality assurance guarantee can bring down the value of your car and make it difficult to resell. If you plan to upgrade to a newer Toyota in the future, it pays to keep your current vehicle in the best condition possible.
Toyota has spent decades perfecting each piece that goes into creating high-quality cars that last a lifetime. If you want a long-lasting, reliable car, it’s essential not to settle for second best. Whenever you need a replacement part, genuine Toyota accessories, or if you’re interested in making some modifications to your car, truck or SUV, we are just a quick phone call at 410-844-6186 or drive away here in Baltimore, MD.
We look forward to serving you soon.


