original parts

Factory-issued elements first

Original parts are components made by or for the manufacturer of a product, as opposed to aftermarket replacements.

The term appears most often with vehicles and machinery, where authenticity affects value and performance: The restoration used only original parts.

Collectors and purists prize original parts for maintaining a vehicle's integrity and resale value.

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