Motor Companies Support of Aftermarket? 1

[nickg71]

I am interested in how these aftermarket companies get complete vehicles for testing products? I know the automobile companies support the aftermarket, and it would relly help me out if I could get a litle more support from the Automobile companies. Thanks for any info.

 

[GregLocock]

Most of the time the aftermarket company buys them themselves. The only common exception is when a company develops an accessory that will be offered as a dealer fit or production line part. However, that is not an aftermarket part.



Cheers

Greg Locock

 

[Retracnic]

Like Greg mentioned, the vast majority of aftermarket vendors purchase their own vehicles. In many cases they have customers supply donor vehicles. The aftermarket company gets a vehicle to test, and the owner usually gets free (or greatly discounted) parts and service in return. This is often the way to go for a small outfit with limited funds.

The only aftermarket companies that I am aware of that receive free (or severely discounted) vehicles are large integrators such as tow-truck, limousine, and fleet vehicle modifiers. In those limited cases, it makes sense for the bean counters to hand over the keys.

Good Luck
Bryan Carter

 

[EricFahlgren]

Here's how one big aftermarket outfit gets vehicles:

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/vehicles_needed.html

 

[HDS]

Ss usual Greg has it right.

The other thing that would help is a SEMA membership.

http://www.sema.org