The right part is the original part
“Take-off” means a genuine factory part removed from a new vehicle. Here’s why that beats aftermarket copies and salvage-yard guesswork — especially for safety parts.
Genuine OEM ✓
The exact component the manufacturer engineered and fitted. Correct connectors, brackets, sensors and calibration — first time.
Aftermarket
Third-party copies that approximate the original. Fitment, sensor behaviour and longevity can vary, and safety parts may not meet spec.
Salvage / Used
Pulled from write-offs of unknown history. Airbags may be compromised, glass scratched, struts worn — and the part number isn’t always verified.
Why take-offs are special
Most “OEM” parts on the open market are either still in dealer packaging (at dealer prices) or pulled from damaged vehicles. Take-offs are the rare middle ground: genuine OEM parts that are also brand-new, removed from new vehicles before they ever entered service. You get factory authenticity and as-new condition — without paying full retail.
Safety parts deserve originals
Curtain airbags and laminated windshields are part of your vehicle’s restraint and structural system. An airbag has to deploy on time, in the right shape, against glass that holds its bond. That’s engineered as a system by the manufacturer — which is exactly what an OEM take-off preserves. We never sell deployed airbags or damaged glass.
Fitment you can trust
- Every listing shows the make, model and model-year range the part is correct for.
- We verify the OEM part number against the donor vehicle before listing.
- Share your VIN at quote time and we’ll double-check the fit before you commit.
Value without the markup
Because these are unused take-offs rather than dealer-boxed stock, we can price them well below dealer list while keeping them 100% genuine. That’s the whole idea behind Extra Car Parts.
Get the original — for less
Browse genuine OEM take-offs for today’s luxury and commercial vehicles.