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Once you have your car in the shop, you’re stuck. While the original auto repair estimate was $200, once your car is up on the rack and the repairs are begun, you may get a call from the repair shop, advising you that the problem is more extensive than first thought. What started out as a starter replacement, has suddenly burgeoned into a complicated affair. Not only is the solenoid bad as well, but while doing a routine check on other components, it’s found that your battery is not getting enough juice. Now you also need an alternator. This is what you’re told. The cost becomes $400. You are now in a take it or leave it position. Your car is in pieces.

This is true for both new and used parts, but I would highly recommend only buying used auto parts online if it is your only recourse. Used parts can be very difficult to determine quality even with the product in hand, much less through someone’s web page who is trying to sell it to you.

Adding chrome aftermarket car parts will make your car look sleek and stylish. It will glimmer in the sunlight and will grab everyone’s attention. If you’re serious about making your car beautiful, definitely consider chrome accessories. You can find everything from door handles to mirror covers and fender trims. Chrome will look great inside and out. It can sometimes be a little more money, but it’s well worth the expense.

While the two searches above are extreme cases, it is also very common to find worthless keywords that are less obvious. Take the case of an auto repair company in my city of Riverside, CA. Riverside is the 12th largest city in California, 61st in the US. It has a population of 303,871 and the number of cars is probably higher than the population. We love our cars here in Southern California! It would seem obvious that “auto shops Riverside” would be a worthwhile keyword but this keyword has no search volume.

Don’t always go for the cheapest car parts. Remember that a reputable and trusted seller will provide you quality parts, better service and further assistance after they have sold the items to you (if needed). Things can go wrong so ensure you are dealing with someone you trust.

Online, you can find used junk in the truck to suit your needs. However, if you want to buy a new auto part, which is a mechanical one, then you have to consider the difference in wear between the adjoining ones. The older your vehicle is, the greater the difference. Therefore, in this case it is better to look for used pieces. If the car is just a few years old, then you can go for factory original parts.

Shop around. There is a ton of money to be saved on your parts if you are willing to shop around. If you are buying from a dealer then it is a good idea to tell them if you have found the part cheaper, they will usually be more than willing to give you a better price.

Okay, what are OEM parts? “OEM” stands for “original equipment manufacturer”. In practical terms, this means the party that made the original part for your car be it the muffler, bumper, clutch or whatever. Isn’t this part just the car company selling the car be it Ford, BMW or whomever? Nope. Most car companies outsource much of the car part manufacturing to smaller companies.