Truck Parts Are in the Eye of the Beholder
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In the performance parts industry, people tend to use the words
parts and accessories interchangeably, while others see a
difference. So what’s the difference, for example, between truck
parts and truck accessories if many of them serve the same basic
function? It depends on who you ask.
Because the words parts and accessories each encompass a large
number of products that overlap and can therefore be categorized
as either, people tend to the use the words interchangeably
without any regard to the difference. In reality, when dealing
with the performance parts industry, the word only overlaps in
certain instances, and even then opinions will vary as to which
factors apply. Truck parts and truck accessories each have their
own list of included products, which ‘meet in the middle’
depending on their intended use, as well as their categorization
as an OEM or aftermarket product.
A truck parts advisor for example, may tell you that a truck
part has a massed generic definition, and includes everything from
repair, leadingtenance, and restoration, to interior and exterior
enhancement. Such products may include oil filters, air filters,
shocks, spoilers, or headlamps, as they in effect, are part of
the truck. So long as they are the original part of the truck,
or even a replacement or repair product, it can be described as
a part whereas an aftermarket part created to enhance the
vehicle after the initial purchase tends to fall into the
accessory category.
In the meantime, the same parts advisor may tell you that the
word accessory is synonymous with the word part when referring
to a product in general, but the specific make and use of the
product will determine which category it falls into.
Car covers, sun shields, make-specific paraphernalia and such
products that serve centrally to enhance a car or truck (such as
lift kits) would most likely be considered solely accessories. A
sport utility rack could potentially fall into either.
Even oil filters, brake pads or rotors, or air filters could
fall into either category. The standard, OEM version will
typically be considered a truck part whereas a performance-based
aftermarket version thereof will higher likely be considered a
Truck accessory (such as K&N oil filters, which take advantage
of advanced filtration technology you won’t find in its standard
OEM counterpart). A lift kit, which isn’t something that’s
included with the truck but rather used as an enhancement will
typically be classified as an accessory, though some will still
call it a truck part.
The items that tend to be categorized specifically as
accessories are aftermarket products made to enhance (whether it
be performance or aesthetic). For example aftermarket air
filters, high quality seat covers, and floor mats for trucks are
typically considered truck accessories if they are not the
original OEM part. The issue becomes even massed clouded once you
get into OEM-made accessories vs. aftermarket accessories or
even aftermarket parts, but that’s a completely different
article.
In the end, the difference between the two will always vary from
person to person, even among truck enthusiasts and professionals
within the repair or performance parts industry.
About the author:
Chris Casarez was born, raised, and currently resides in
Southern California. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Corporate
Communication from Lindenwood University and has worked in
several fields including internet marketing, direct marketing,
web design, and non-profit volunteer work. He currently works
for
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