Saturn Parts
Need Saturn Parts?
Though the Saturn brand was discontinued in 2009 and production has since ended, if you are in need of a replacement part for your Saturn, then you've come to the right place! At 1A Auto, we can get you the right Saturn parts for your car. You'll find a large selection of new, high quality aftermarket Saturn auto parts, including door handles, mirrors, tail lights, headlights, radiators, and much more. We don't only just sell aftermarket Saturn parts online here at 1A Auto; we also carry a selection of new, genuine OEM replacement parts - the very same parts you would receive if purchased from your local dealer - and performance parts such as high flow air filters for your Saturn as well, at huge savings to you.
Our product development team spends over 8,000 hours a year researching the best auto parts, and they are carefully selected by our trained engineers so you can rest assured that you are getting the correct, high quality part you need for your car, at a discount price. If we wouldn't put the part in our own cars, we won't sell them to anyone else. A new aftermarket replacement Saturn part from 1A Auto will save you 30-50% on average over a comparable new OEM replacement Saturn part that you would get at a dealership, and our new aftermarket Saturn parts are also extremely durable and reliable. Don't overpay for Saturn parts and save yourself from a lot of potential headaches by shopping at 1A Auto.
You can shop for all of your Saturn parts online and buy safely and securely right here on our website, or you can call our customer service toll free at 888-844-3393 if you have any questions about any of our parts, or to buy over the phone. With over 150 years combined experience, 1A Auto's customer service representatives are the most qualified to answer your questions about all of our new, aftermarket, OEM, and performance Saturn car parts. Our representatives answer 99.9% of phone calls in less than one minute and emails are responded to within the hour because we know you need answers quickly to get your vehicle back in working order again. We also know you want your part fast for the same reason; 98% of in stock Saturn auto parts ship from our warehouse within one business day so that you can get back on the road in no time, and all ground shipping in the continental US is completely free. And, in the unlikely case that you are unhappy with your Saturn auto part for any reason, 1A Auto also offers the only No Hassle return policy for unused items in the industry. Simply put, our competitors can't beat the 1A Advantage. Don't just take it from us - take it from over 50,000 satisfied customers!
Look no further than 1A Auto for your aftermarket, original equipment (OE) replacement, new and performance Saturn auto parts and get your car the new parts it needs today from car enthusiasts just like you! If you happen to be an enthusiastic Saturn owner, have a deep passion for Saturn vehicles, or just want to learn more about the automotive manufacturer, continue reading below for a detailed look at the brand's history and some of its past models.
Overview
The Saturn Corporation was an automobile manufacturer and brand from 1985 until it was discontinued in 2009. Saturn vehicles were sold almost exclusively in the US and Canada.
Contents
1. Origin
2. The Saturn Charm
3. Demise
Origin
General Motors created the Saturn Corporation as a subsidiary in 1985 in response to an increase in Japanese compact car imports. Saturn was marketed as a "different kind of car company." The division was also GM's experiment at using Japanese management techniques. Workers were given more control and had more involvement than in traditional factories.
The idea for the Saturn car actually began at GM in 1982, with an actual working concept car being revealed in 1984. Initially, GM intended to produce the Saturn car under one of its other automobile brands at the time, but eventually changed course in the late 1980s and decided to make Saturn its own brand. The first actual Saturn models produced were the Saturn SC and the Saturn SL—part of their extremely successful S-Series line of automobiles—and were released in the early 1990s. The Saturn SW was released shortly thereafter.
Initial results were mixed for Saturn. Despite the fact that the vehicles were rather popular with buyers, actual sales results did not meet the optimistic expectations that had been set for the brand. The brand also stirred some resentment within the ranks at GM due to the fact the company operated somewhat independently from its parent company—which it did until 2004—and was draining resources from other projects. Nonetheless, there was no doubt that the brand had become well known in the automotive world.
The Saturn Charm
A big part of Saturn's charm was its customer service. Dealers were referred to as retailers, not as salespeople, and a 'No Haggle' policy—Saturn's most identifiable piece of marketing—was in place on all vehicles, meaning that all cars were sold at list-price. Saturn also developed a tradition of being environmentally friendly and offering innovative technologies—such as its famous dent resistant polymer side panels, which were available on several Saturn vehicles. Saturn earned a strong reputation as being a community friendly vehicle and won numerous industry awards over the years.
The company expanded its number of models greatly during the 2000s—including the Saturn L-Series, Saturn Vue—which was Saturn’s first ever SUV—Saturn Ion, Saturn Relay minivan, Saturn Sky roadster, Saturn Outlook, Saturn Aura, and the Saturn Astra hatchback. These models had varying degrees of success, but unfortunately the end would soon be near for the brand despite its attempt at expansion.
Demise
The division met its end in 2009 when it was discontinued by GM as a result of its ongoing financial problems and restructuring efforts at the time, and its failure to successfully sell the subsidiary to the Penske Automotive Group didn't help. Production of new Saturn vehicles ceased in October of 2009, and all dealers were forced to close up shop a little over a year after.
