In recent years, although the automotive industry has been booming, it has been relatively chaotic, with a wide variety of product categories. Experts remind car owners that some car owners go to the auto parts market to buy accessories in order to save money. Due to the relatively chaotic auto parts market, although the price is cheap, buying defective products is more than worth the loss. Therefore, it is necessary to be cautious when purchasing, and it is best to choose a legitimate 4S store. Although some 4S stores are not very competitive, it is always important to rest assured.
Data shows that in the past three years, 13% of traffic accidents have occurred due to the use of fake and inferior parts. There are various types of automotive parts, including engine parts, clutch parts, linkage shaft parts, etc. Mastering the identification knowledge of counterfeit and inferior automotive parts products is indeed necessary for those engaged in automotive driving or parts business.
1. Look at the packaging. The packaging of original accessories is generally relatively standardized, with unified standard specifications and clear and formal printing, while the packaging of counterfeit products is poorly printed, and it is often easy to find flaws in the packaging.
2. Look at the color and paint. Some original parts are specified with a certain color on their surface, and if other colors are encountered, they are considered counterfeit and inferior parts. In addition, some unscrupulous merchants process waste parts, such as engine parts and car clutch parts, through simple processing, disassembly, assembly, assembly, and patching, and finally cover them with paint. So paint is also one of the key points to distinguish.
3. Look at the texture. The materials of the original accessories are made of qualified materials according to the design requirements, while counterfeit products are often replaced with cheap and inferior materials. There is a big difference in texture and texture between good products and inferior things.
4. Look at the craftsmanship. Poor quality products may have a good appearance, but due to poor manufacturing technology, they are prone to cracks, sand holes, slag inclusions, burrs, or bumps. The cylinder gasket is deformed due to compression, which can easily cause loose sealing and erosion during use, leading to oil, gas, and water leakage; The working surface of the piston and piston ring has burrs and is prone to cylinder pulling.
5. Look at the joint. If the clutch plate rivet is loose, the brake hose is detached, the electrical component joint is detached, and the paper filter element joint is detached, it cannot be used.
6. Look for omissions. Formal assembly components must be complete and intact to ensure smooth installation and normal operation. Some small parts on the assembly are missing and are usually "fake", which makes installation difficult. Often, due to a shortage of individual small parts, the entire assembly components are scrapped.
Being cautious and cautious won't hurt. If you are too careless and careless, big problems often arise. Several of the above identification points require detailed observation, so it is important to be patient and not report a fluke mentality.