It happens that the car breaks down. Or it simply requires replacement of some consumable. In these situations, the owner of the car will probably need spare parts for it. And then some motorists purchase exclusively original products, while others are content with analogues from third-party companies.
At the same time, the price of duplicates is often several times lower than that of the "originals", which is important for many Russian drivers. To determine under which brand it is better to purchase non-original parts, the rating of such manufacturers will help.
1. GMB
Reliability and quality - these two concepts can be characterized by the Japanese company GMB, founded in 1943. It currently has offices in Germany and England, as well as manufacturing facilities in Korea, India and the United States.
The company is among the world leaders in the production of auto parts. Moreover, the scope of production is colossal: an average of about a million crosses are made per month, a little less than a million shaft bearings and about 600 thousand water pumps. Also the GMB assortment includes:
- timing belt rollers;
- ball bearings;
- steering rods;
- fan thermal couplings.
The Japanese company supplies the manufactured components to many eminent automakers such as Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Daewoo. Therefore, most of the GMB spare parts installed on the machines have the status of original ones.
Certificates, long service life, and most importantly - satisfied car owners speak about the quality of the spare parts produced by the company. Based on this, it can be assumed that the price of the product should be considerable. By no means, the prices for parts are very democratic, besides, goods from this brand can be ordered remotely, and special discounts are provided to large buyers.
2. Lemforder
Lemforder International AG & Co.KG, founded in 1961 in Bremen, Germany, is the official supplier of suspension parts and rubber steering system elements for such car manufacturers as Mercedes, MAN, Volvo, Iveco, DAF. Among the most popular products manufactured by this enterprise are the following:
- hydraulic servo drives with rack and pinion steering gear;
- rear and front axle suspension systems;
- mechanical and automatic transmissions.
The contractor companies that are part of the Lemforder corporation, and there are about 30 of them in different countries, use modern technologies in the production process. Moreover, the same factories produce components both for assembling cars and for repairing them.
3. NTN
NTN, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, has the following regalia:
- the world's largest manufacturer of wheel bearings;
- second place in the world market for universal joint shafts.
More than 20 thousand employees work in the company's offices in 33 countries. Moreover, to strengthen its international network, the manufacturer took full advantage of premium regional brands.
For example, in Europe, NTN-SNR ROULEMENTS was founded in 2008 through the integration of NTN with the largest bearing manufacturer in France, SNR ROULEMENTS. And opened in 1963, the American NTN Bearing Corporation works closely with local firms BCA and BOWER.
4. ATE
This German brand unites 22 factories with a total of about 12 thousand employees. The main activity of the company is car safety. Moreover, under the auspices of ATE, two of its divisions work:
- Continental Teves, which designs and manufactures brakes, air suspensions and chassis control sensors;
- Continental Temic, which manufactures electronics.
The company has many innovations that have found their way into manufactured components, such as the famous ATE brake discs.
Another feature of the manufacturer is that the parts under its brand intended for car repair are comparable in quality to those shipped to the assembly line. Moreover, goods from this German company are supplied not only as components to such concerns as Ford, BMW, VAG, Toyota, GM, but also in car dealerships in the form of non-original spare parts.
5. Koyo
The history of this Japanese brand began in 1921, when a company was formed in Osaka and began to manufacture bearings. The manufacturer gradually expanded the range of its products, as well as the geography of sales. Koyo has long gone international and is one of the five world leaders in the manufacture and sale of bearings.
Moreover, on the conveyors of this company, bearings acquire a wide variety of dimensions: from minimal ones with an inner diameter of 1 mm to huge ones with an outer diameter of 7 meters.
In total, 33 Koyo production sites located in Asia, the USA and European countries produce more than 100 thousand different parts annually. In addition to bearings, the company's product line includes other accessories for cars, such as:
- suspension struts for the chassis;
- lip seals;
- steering mechanisms.
6. NSK
Well, the first Japanese ball bearings were assembled on an assembly line of NSK Ltd., founded in 1916. Today it is the largest manufacturer of such products in Japan, producing 1.25 billion bearings per year.
There are 14 research centers under the auspices of NSK, and the company's bases are located in 25 countries. Among the wide range of products manufactured by this manufacturer, you can find:
- outer bearings of the front hub;
- gearbox bearings;
- tensioners;
- tension rollers.
7. Boge
The German company Boge produces parts related to the drive and suspension. For this, 121 industrial sites are used, located in 27 countries.
The assortment of manufactured goods totals about six thousand items, and 4 thousand of them are shock absorbers represented by three lines:
- Boge Automatic - shock absorbers that meet the requirements of the original products of car manufacturers. The devices are distinguished by a long period of operation and a high level of safety during use.
- Boge Turbo - shock absorbers and gas shock absorbers with qualities that allow for a sporty ride, in particular - good roadholding.
- Boge Extreme is a series of shock absorbers that allow you to ride on almost any type of road. This line also includes the Boge Nivomat, equipped with a fully automatic vehicle ride height control function.
The credibility of the company, its innovative approach, high technical characteristics and product quality have allowed Boge to become a supplier of components for famous car brands: Alfa-Romeo, BMW, Audi, Mercedes and others. At the same time, the German manufacturer supplies its goods not only to assembly lines, but also to the markets of replacement auto parts. By the way, this brand is also well known in Russia.
8. Behr
Today, more than a quarter of all European vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and refrigeration systems from Behr. Founded in 1907, this German manufacturer has 30 industrial sites in 16 countries.
One of the most significant developments of the company is the Monoblock heat exchangers. These units are made of aluminum and run on carbon dioxide. They are equipped with a special exhaust cooler, which helps to reduce emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere. At the end of their service life, these devices can be recycled.
The Behr product range also includes products such as:
- intercoolers;
- thermostats;
- viscous couplings and water pumps;
- compressors.
The company regularly supplies components to such giants of the automotive industry as BMW, Audi, Ford, Volkswagen and others.
9. Pierburg
This company, founded in 1909 in Berlin, is today one of the five largest world manufacturers of auto parts. Pierburg employs more than 12 thousand people.
Most of the company's technological facilities are located in Germany, but Pierburg has its official representative offices in France, the USA, Spain and Asia, while selling its products almost all over the world.
Today the Pierburg company produces the widest range of automotive componentsincluding:
- throttle valves;
- pneumatic valves;
- intake manifolds;
- electric fuel pumps;
- vacuum pumps;
- pressure regulators.
10. Repair Technology Center
This Russian company produces auto parts under the brand "Point of Support" on a large scale and a wide range. As the main innovation, the manufacturer proposes replacing rubber with polyurethane in spare parts.
It is the superiority of polyurethane elements over rubber ones in many physical and mechanical criteria that allows RTC to successfully sell its products in car dealerships and service departments not only in Russia, but also in many other countries.
The following parts are produced under the brand "Point of support":
- shock absorbers;
- shock absorber bushings and cushions;
- stabilizer bushings;
- steering racks;
- silent blocks of levers.
It is characteristic that the auto parts produced by the company are not intended for assembling cars, but for their repair. That is, these components are not original. Nevertheless, such products are certified and of excellent quality. It is especially suitable for those who often drive their car in difficult road conditions.
Conclusion
It is rather difficult to determine the winner in such a "battle" between Japanese and German manufacturers. We can only note the high quality of auto parts produced by companies from these countries.
When choosing parts for a car, it is recommended to give preference to well-known brands, and to buy such products at specialized points of sale. Then even non-original vehicle components can be expected to reliably perform their assigned functions.
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- GMB
- Lemforder
- NTN
- ATE
- Koyo
- NSK
- Boge
- Behr
- Pierburg
- Repair Technology Center
