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Spare part / Replacement parts and materials

Spare part:

Replacement part (product, assembly or individual part) that is produced according to the specification of the customer in the scope of series or after-series production and approved by the customer. (from VDA volume 2)



Replacement parts and materials:

Parts and materials, including service, aftermarket and remanufactured parts and materials, used for repair and maintenance services on automotive vehicles. (from IATF-Rules)

Reference Volume (and volume-specific, additional or differing definitions to the standard):
VDA volume 2, 6th revised edition, April 2020

Rules for achieving and maintaining IATF recognition, 6th Edition, January 2025