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 or already deployed — 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 side airbags are part of your vehicle’s restraint system. A curtain airbag has to deploy on time, in the right shape, along the full length of the roof rail. That’s engineered as a system by the manufacturer — which is exactly what an OEM take-off preserves. We never sell deployed, recovered or salvage airbags.
Fitment you can trust
- Every listing shows the make, model, model year and the factory label (SCU) number — with photos of the label.
- 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.