ACDelco & Motorcraft vs. GM & Ford Parts

Rightnowautoparts.com is a wholesale warehouse distributor of AC Delco and Motorcraft auto parts for GM and Ford vehicles. Sometimes it can be confusing when a customer would like to buy a part for their GM or Ford car and we don't stock it. Sooo, I figured it might be good for me to put in writing the difference between the two.

AC Delco is an auto parts division of General Motors. They are tasked with making sure parts are available for Dealerships and Auto repair shops when a GM vehicle needs to be repaired. AC Delco covers the most replaced parts for service, like tune up pieces, alternators, starters, filters, radiators, ac parts, modules, switches, etc.. These parts only make up about 25%-40% of the actual parts on a vehicle, but typically are the pieces replaced in over 90% of the repairs needed. Our place in this distribution process is to make sure the parts are available as close to the replacement need as possible so that when a car goes down, the part can be there on the same or next day. GM "Dealer Only" parts would be items such as glass, body panels, interior pieces, emblems, wheels, etc..

A very similar business distribution model is also in place with Ford. Motorcraft is an auto parts division of Ford Motor Company. They are tasked with making sure parts are available for Dealerships and Auto repair shops when a Ford vehicle needs to be repaired. Motorcraft covers the most replaced parts for service, like tune up pieces, alternators, starters, filters, radiators, ac parts, modules, switches, etc.. These parts only make up about 25%-40% of the actual parts on a vehicle, but typically are the pieces replaced in over 90% of the repairs needed. Our place in this distribution process is to make sure the parts are available as close to the replacement need as possible so that when a car goes down, the part can be there on the same or next day. Ford "Dealer Only" parts would be items such as glass, body panels, interior pieces, emblems, wheels, etc..

Hopefully this helps clear up a little about why we are here and which pieces are available from us. If there is any confusion I have always suggested to find the part number first at a dealership and at least type it into our search to see if we have it. If we stock it you should be able to save quite a bit of money. If we don't then be thankful the dealership is there to help source those hard to find parts. We are all part of the same distribution chain, put in place by the manufacturers to make sure your vehicle is repaired as quickly as possible, with the highest quality O.E. auto parts available. If Rightnowautoparts.com can also help you save money in the process then that would be great as well!!