The above picture illustrates a faked brake disc test. The faked disc is burned at high temperature.

Counterfeiters do not stop only at parts: Faked consumables, such as engine oil and brake fluid or accessories such as alloy wheels can also be found.

Needless to say, faked engine oil can have damaging effects on your engine; leading to costly repairs and even possible replacement of the engine.

Faked brake fluid can impair the performance of the brakes and may even cause brake failures.

Tests have also shown that counterfeit alloy wheels often show cracks and even break off after a small impact. The consequences can be life threatening.

Another example is the Genuine Mercedes-Benz Bonnet Star. It has been designed to automatically turn down backwards on impact. This is to prevent injuries to pedestrians. In the case of counterfeits, this mechanism is often faulty.