5 Golden Tips from Nissan to Identify Counterfeit Car Parts in the Middle East

Nissan’s Commitment to Customer Safety in the Middle East

In its ongoing efforts to safeguard its customers across the Middle East, Nissan has introduced five golden tips to help drivers identify counterfeit car parts currently circulating in the automotive market. This initiative is part of Nissan’s continuous campaign to combat the growing problems faced by car owners due to the prevalence of fake spare parts across the region. Nissan works closely with local authorities, conducting regular inspections, cracking down on unauthorized sellers, and providing training sessions to educate its staff.

The Rising Threat of Counterfeit Car Parts

The automotive sector has been increasingly affected by the spread of counterfeit spare parts, which can pose severe risks to human life and often compromise vehicle performance. Although counterfeit parts are easily accessible and sold at lower prices, they endanger the safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Furthermore, fake parts negatively impact a vehicle’s reliability and longevity, causing long-term damage and leading to costly repairs for customers.

Nissan’s Dedication to Quality and Safety

Thierry Sabbagh, President of Nissan Saudi Arabia, Managing Director of Infiniti Middle East, and Nissan Middle East, stated: “Customer safety is our top priority at Nissan. We work closely with our partners across the region to ensure the highest standards of safety and security for our clients, offering them comfort, confidence, and peace of mind while driving. Genuine Nissan parts undergo thousands of hours of stringent testing to achieve the highest levels of quality and performance. These parts are designed and manufactured to ensure vehicle reliability and longevity. We are committed to providing customers with a smooth driving experience, world-class aftersales service, and a wide range of genuine spare parts.”

5 Essential Tips from Nissan to Spot Counterfeit Car Parts

As part of its commitment to everyone’s safety, Nissan urges customers to pay attention to these five crucial points when purchasing spare parts:

1. Packing and Packaging
   The first indicator customers should check is the product’s packaging. Genuine parts are typically sold in high-quality boxes. In contrast, counterfeit parts come in lower-quality packaging, often with spelling or grammatical errors on the exterior box and user manual.
2. Appearance and Texture
   It is essential to manually inspect the new part and compare it with the old one being replaced. Genuine parts should be a perfect match. Any discrepancy in color, weight, material, or dimensions likely indicates a counterfeit part.
3. Pricing
   If a spare part is being offered at a price significantly lower than usual, it is likely not genuine. While low prices can be tempting, this is a strong warning sign. Customers should avoid purchasing such parts.
4. Authorized Dealers
   The best way to avoid counterfeit parts is to purchase them directly from authorized dealers. Avoid dealing with vendors who sell both genuine and fake parts, as this increases the risk of receiving a counterfeit product. Authorized dealers provide genuine parts, the latest catalogs, user manuals, and the expertise of highly trained technicians to ensure proper maintenance of your vehicle.
5. Serial Number
   Most genuine parts, including Nissan’s original batteries and oil, come with a unique serial number visible on the packaging. This number matches the part and allows you to trace its origin and confirm its authenticity.

Nissan’s Genuine Products and Aftersales Network in the Middle East

Nissan offers a wide range of genuine products in the Middle East, including oils, batteries, and accessories, along with over three million different spare parts. The Nissan aftersales network features eight authorized distributors and 101 branches across the region. Customers who service their vehicles at authorized Nissan service centers benefit from a range of advantages, including repair warranties, expert technical support, timely service, and more.

Where to Purchase Genuine Nissan Spare Parts

Customers can purchase genuine Nissan spare parts and accessories through Nissan’s extensive partner network in the Middle East, which includes:

• Al Masaood Automobiles in Abu Dhabi
• Yusuf Khalil Almoayyed & Sons in Bahrain
• Arabian Automobiles Company in Dubai
• Bassami & Sahab in Jordan
• Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al Babtain in Kuwait
• Rasamny Younis Motor Company (RYMCO) in Lebanon
• Suhail Bahwan Automobiles in Oman
• Salah Al Hamad Al Mana Co. in Qatar

Reporting Counterfeit Parts and Ensuring Authenticity

If customers encounter counterfeit parts or wish to verify the authenticity of a product, they can contact Nissan’s regional call center at +971 600 54 6655 or email: [email protected].