The acronym “OEM” carries meaning both in the corporate car industry and in owner communities of every car. If you’ve ever shopped for car parts or approved repairs at a shop for your vehicle, you ...

A contributor to CarBuzz since April 2025, Ben also was a finalist in The Intercooler Young Writer Compition in 2021, has done a placement with AutoCar, and runs his own independant automotive blog.

Original equipment parts (OEM) parts are components used on or in a vehicle that come from the original equipment manufacturer. Understanding the difference between OEM parts and aftermarket parts can ...

While the auto industry has no shortage of complex jargon, one of the simplest tags to understand is 'OEM.' Short for 'original equipment manufacturer', this oft-used acronym refers to a company that ...

Today Vista launches. I’ve received a number of e-mails from readers looking for more information on the black arts of the OEM edition, so here it is: my brief introduction to everything you need to ...

If you’ve ever shopped for car parts or approved repairs at a shop for your vehicle, you might have heard the term “OEM” thrown around. “OEM” is an acronym that stands for “original equipment ...