What is an OEM airbag?

The only replacement airbag that can be guaranteed to be safe is an original equipment unit purchased from the automaker through a new-car dealership. If a totaled car had been in an accident during a rainstorm and the airbag was exposed to rainwater, it might not be viable, even though it was never deployed.

What are counterfeit airbags?

Counterfeit air bags are a national and growing concern. Usually procured online by unsuspecting consumers shopping for a bargain, or by unscrupulous vehicle repair ships out to pad their profits, these air bags just don’t work.

Which brand invented airbag?

Swedish company Autoliv AB was granted a patent on side-impact airbags, and they were first offered as an option in 1994 on the 1995 Volvo 850, and as standard equipment on all Volvo cars made after 1995.

Can you buy replacement airbags?

Replacing an airbag can be incredibly expensive. The replacement bag alone can cost $200 to $700 for the driver’s side and $400 to $1,000 for the passenger side. Once you factor in labor, you can expect to pay $1,000 to $6,000, with the average cost sitting around $3,000 to $5,000.

How to buy OEM airbags at wholesale prices?

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Can a air bag be replaced with an OEM air bag?

An OEM air bag will be an exact fit replacement, so you never have to modify it in order to get it to fit. OEM air bags are designed to last as long as the original air bag and will and meet all safety standards.

Where can I buy genuine VW air bags?

OEM air bags are designed to last as long as the original air bag and will and meet all safety standards. When you buy your OEM Volkswagen parts from us. whether for your Passat or Golf, you get wholesale pricing and fast, affordable shipping. Order your new OEM VW parts now.

Are there aftermarket air bags made in China?

The replacement airbags we sell are not aftermarket and not made in China. These are the same original OEM air bags that you would purchase from your local automotive dealership. Our prices cost less than your dealers because our used airbags are recycled from salvage vehicles.