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24 July 2024 · Genuine Toyota Parts

How to Identify Non-Genuine Toyota Parts & Accessories

From replacement components to rugged accessories, Genuine Toyota Parts and Accessories are built to meet Toyota’s exact standards—ensuring the perfect fit, optimal safety, and long-term reliability. In contrast, non-genuine alternatives may look similar, but they often fall short where it matters most. Here's how to spot the difference and why choosing genuine isn't just better—it's smarter.

Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series powering through red dirt with Genuine Toyota Parts and Accessories built for tough Australian conditions.

Check the Packaging:

Genuine Toyota: Genuine Toyota Parts come in branded packaging featuring Toyota logos, accurate part numbers, and high-quality printing. Counterfeit parts often have generic or inconsistent packaging, misspellings, or low-quality printing

Non-Genuine Parts: Often have generic or inconsistent packaging, misspellings, or low-quality printing. They may lack proper branding or have logos that don’t match the official Toyota logo.

Inspect Part Numbers:

Genuine Toyota: Every Genuine Toyota Part has a specific part number. Verify this number against Toyota’s official parts catalog. Non-genuine parts may have incorrect, missing, or non-standard part numbers.

Non-Genuine Parts: May have incorrect, missing, or non-standard part numbers. If the part number doesn’t match the official catalog, it’s likely non-genuine.

Material & Build Quality

Genuine Toyota: Genuine parts are made from high-quality materials and manufactured to precise standards, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance. Counterfeit parts often use inferior materials and may have visible defects or poor fit and finish

Non-Genuine Parts: Often made from inferior materials with substandard manufacturing processes. They may have visible defects, poor fit, or finish.

Look for Certification Marks:

Genuine Toyota: Authentic Toyota parts will have certification marks indicating compliance with Australian regulations. 


Non-Genuine Parts: Counterfeit parts often lack certification marks—or use fake ones—meaning they may not comply with Australian safety and quality regulations.

Fit and finish

Genuine Toyota: are designed to exact specifications—including paint codes, finishes, and materials that match the vehicle perfectly. A perfect Fit and finish are hallmarks of Genuine Parts and Accessories. 

Non-Genuine Parts: If something looks slightly “off” in colour or materials or finish and doesn’t blend seamlessly with the rest of the vehicle, it could be a non-genuine or improperly finished part.

Buy Direct from the Source

Genuine Toyota: The only way to guarantee you're getting a Genuine Toyota Part or Accessory is to purchase directly from an authorised Toyota dealership. At New Town Toyota, every part we supply is backed by Toyota’s quality standards, warranty support, and expert product knowledge. Don’t risk the unknown—buy with confidence from a trusted Toyota dealer.

Non-Genuine Parts: If you’re not buying from an authorised Toyota dealer, there’s no guarantee the part is genuine—no matter what the seller claims. Aftermarket websites, online marketplaces, and independent resellers often stock lookalike parts that may not meet Toyota’s safety, quality, or performance standards. Without verified sourcing, you risk buying components that could compromise your vehicle’s warranty, reliability, or resale value. When it comes to your Toyota, peace of mind starts with a trusted source.
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