Which part condition is right for you? Refurbished, Rebuilt, remanufactured or New
Parts condition guide
Know exactly what you are ordering.
We supply parts in 9 different conditions — each with its own quality level, price point, and intended use. Here is what each one means.
At a glance — all 9 categories
| Category | Used Original | Refurbished Original | Reconditioned Original | Rebuilt Original | Remanufactured Original | New OEM Aftermarket | Brand New OEM | New Genuine NOS | Brand New Genuine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliability | Modest | Good | Great | Perfect | Outstanding | Excellent | Exceptional | Finest | Best |
| Warranty | None | Limited* | Limited* | Limited* | Limited* | Limited* | Limited* | Limited* | Manufacturer |
| Cost | Lowest | Low | Low–Med | Medium | Med–High | Medium | High | Highest | Highest |
| Service life | Variable | Good | Great | Perfect | Outstanding | Excellent | Full | Full | Full |
| For premium systems | Limited | Greatly | Remarkably | Mostly | Highly | Decent | Exceptionally | Exceptionally | Exceptionally |
The 9 categories explained
01
Used Original Part
- Genuine OEM component
- Inspected before listing
- Tested for basic function
- Most economical option
- Ideal for older or rare vehicles
02
Refurbished Original Part
- Genuine OEM core
- Specific fault repaired
- Functionally tested
- Fast turnaround
- Budget-friendly solution
03
Reconditioned Original Part
- Genuine OEM core
- Full component-by-component inspection
- Worn parts replaced
- Reliable performance restored
- Good value mid-range choice
04
Rebuilt Original Part
- Genuine OEM core
- Fully disassembled and cleaned
- All critical wear parts replaced
- Functionally tested before dispatch
- Solid reliability at proportionate cost
05
Remanufactured Original Part
- Genuine OEM core
- Every wear component replaced
- Full OEM blueprint tolerances
- Tested to factory protocol
- Best for complex premium systems
06
New OEM Aftermarket Part
- Brand new — never installed
- Verified Tier-1 suppliers only
- Meets OEM application requirements
- Full service life
- More accessible price than genuine OEM
07
Brand New OEM Part
- Brand new — never installed
- Meets all OEM engineering specifications
- Same Tier-1 factories as OEM production
- Full system compatibility
- Sourced with supporting documentation
08
New Genuine NOS Part
- Brand new — zero operational wear
- Genuine original manufacturer production
- Full OEM fit, form and function
- Often only source for discontinued models
- Every unit individually verified
09
Brand New Genuine Part
- Brand new — never installed
- Official OEM supply chain
- Original packaging and part number
- Manufacturer's own warranty
- Complete confidence in provenance
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Download the guide* Limited warranty: No fixed warranty period applies by default. An optional ABC Secure Package may be purchased at the time of ordering. Coverage is subject to correct professional installation and ABCspecialist's general terms and conditions.