Not used, just certified automotive parts

Maybe it's because of the term "certified pre-owned vehicle" that many people think a certified auto part is . But the reality is that new replacement parts are difficult to vet, and has taken it upon themselves to prove which aftermarket parts are genuine and which aren't worth a dime. From my vantage point, that seems pretty noble.

What parts can be CAPA certified?

CAPA performs testing on automotive parts of the following kind:

The CAPA quality seal

Not just any replacement part can be certified. The CAPA standards are real. The certification process has three steps, including: CAPA themselves don't provide any warranties, but you should opt for a distributor that offers one to better protect you. The CAPA quality seal helps to protect against fraud in the automotive aftermarket parts industry. You can find the quality seal for particular parts in these locations: CAPA specifies buyers who are ordering parts should specify they want the parts to be CAPA certified. This allows buyers to be able to return parts to the distributor easily if they don't end up having the quality seal.

Use their database to find what you're looking for

For your reference, here's a , straight from CAPA themselves. to find parts that are certified decertified. You can also . If you're heavily into the aftermarket world, .

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