It stands for Recycled Original Equipment. Original Equipment parts were produced by the manufacturer of the vehicle. An O.E. part that has been recycled is a part that has been removed from the vehicle, inspected, tested, cleaned and ready to be returned to service. Other common names are: Take-off parts, Pre-owned parts, Used parts.

By purchasing a recycled part you are doing your part to conserve the earth's resources. Automobiles are the most recycled consumer goods with more than 80% of their materials being recycled.

What does R.O.E. mean?