Buying Guides
How to read packaging, spot genuine units, and buy with confidence — from the sourcing side of the parts business.
How to Choose an Auto Parts Supplier for Honda & Toyota Shops
Five checkpoints for evaluating a supplier: fitment confirmation, batch traceability, actual stock photos, part number handling, and response speed.
How to Spot a Genuine Denso 296100-0726: Visual Checks
Logo engraving, casting finish, batch marking — what we photograph on every unit before it ships, and what those photos show.
OE, OE Replacement, and Aftermarket: Reading the Packaging
Three packaging tiers, three sets of marks. A field guide to what the box tells you before you open it.