How to Use aftermarket in a Sentence

aftermarket

noun
  • The use of aftermarket parts has helped speed up the process.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022
  • And so the aftermarket can can do these things.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 June 2026
  • Bear in mind, there are all sorts of aftermarket parts designed to help make your car faster.
    — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 12 Jan. 2023
  • For older cars served by the aftermarket, things are a little more free.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And don’t use an aftermarket charger that isn't set up for your system.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • While an aftermarket system is the best kayak roof rack, a simple set of foam blocks and straps is a cheap roofrack.
    — Field & Stream Commerce Team, Field & Stream, 23 Jan. 2023
  • There's a whole lot more for market watchers to ponder in the aftermarket.
    — Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
  • There are good aftermarket hitches that just bolt into the frame on the underside of the car.
    — Ray Magliozzi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2022
  • Ford shares declined by 3% on the news, in aftermarket trading.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 31 July 2025
  • That speaks to the fact that the automotive aftermarket is more than just repair shops.
    — Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
  • For the safest and easiest method of kayak transport on a car or truck roof, look for an aftermarket roof rack and saddles.
    — Field & Stream Commerce Team, Field & Stream, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The deals went off too high, brought in more momentum players, and then caused all aftermarket buyers to be in the red.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 June 2026
  • Not great for shareholders who came in in the aftermarket, and not just because the stock hasn’t performed well.
    — Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2020
  • Every company in the aftermarket will now be held to the same standards.
    — Megan Geuss, Ars Technica, 25 Sep. 2018
  • There are some good aftermarket sensors (tire stores know which ones) that are cheaper than the original.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The factory coils are in many cases better than some aftermarket parts.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
  • If your vehicle does not have a suitable roof rack, then the tent setup cost must include the price of an aftermarket rack.
    — Gary Garth, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2018
  • There are loads of new aftermarket wheel options, as well as the ability to place different rims on the front and rear axles.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
  • One option, which the team expects to bring to market within a year, would be sold online as an aftermarket product.
    — Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
  • No second sales pitch, no quality guesswork, no aftermarket shop stealing the sale.
    — Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Brand-name aftermarket pads are just as good — and sometimes better — than OEM.
    — Bob Weber, chicagotribune.com, 4 Feb. 2018
  • Run it that way and the money leaks to the dealership and the independent aftermarket.
    — Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Police say guns equipped with the aftermarket add-ons have been recovered across the District and elsewhere.
    — Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2021
  • The launch of Boeing Avionics signals that the jet maker wants a bigger piece of that aftermarket pie.
    — Dominic Gates, The Seattle Times, 31 July 2017
  • Another option is an aftermarket remote‑start system, which in the long run may be cheaper than a subscription.
    — Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
  • There's a healthy market for aftermarket clips and wings to get your earbuds or AirPods to fit more securely.
    — Adrienne So, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2025
  • State police noted that the side windows and front windshield on the Volkswagen had aftermarket tints.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The only things that went wrong on the trip (truck wise) were a broken sway bar end link and one of my aftermarket fog lights loosened on its mount, pivoting out of alignment.
    — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2024
  • The same rules reshaping the car are squeezing the independent aftermarket out of the picture.
    — Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Quality aftermarket sensors are about half the cost of the factory part and typically last just as long.
    — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 16 Jan. 2026

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