Buying Guides

Practical sourcing guidance for importers and distributors: part quality tiers, RFQ preparation and how to specify what you need.

• Preparing a Parts List for a Wholesale RFQ

  How to structure an auto parts list for a wholesale RFQ: the columns to include, how to present OEM numbers, quantities, brand and tier preferences, packaging and Incoterms.

• OEM vs OES vs Aftermarket Auto Parts

  Clear definitions of genuine OEM, OES and aftermarket auto parts, how the terms are misused, and how to choose the right quality tier by category, application and market.