I-CAR Repairers Realm: Counterfeit OEM Parts - Repair And Service Parts

Posted on 26 August 2026

I-CAR had a discussion on the growing issue of counterfeit OEM repair and service parts.

In August’s episode of Repairers Realm, Bud Center, Director, Technical Products & Curriculum, and Jason Haubolt, Subject Matter Expert, spoke with Tom Hipelius, Brand Protection Investigator, FCA/Stellantis, and Tom Nichols, Brand Protection Specialist, General Motors, about service and mechanical OEM parts.

This episode answers questions about counterfeit parts, including:

How do counterfeit repair and service parts differ from aftermarket parts?
What examples have been seen from installing counterfeit parts?
What are some signs the part is counterfeit?

To learn more about counterfeit parts and how to contact an OEM if you have questions, visit the Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council (A2C2)(https://www.a2c2.com/) website.

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