TIPS FOR BUYING AFTERMARKET CAR PARTS
                     TIPS FOR BUYING AFTERMARKET CAR PARTS
Paul Norman Jasper
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When you’re a DIYer fixing your own vehicle, you want quality parts for a 
lower price. That means you probably shy away from the dealership. 
However, you should never count the dealer out completely. The dealer could 
surprise you with the lowest price on certain parts. In some cases, you may 
not find a part at your average auto parts store or the dealership because of 
the age of the vehicle or because it’s a part that very seldom breaks. You may 
have to resort to junkyards or order the part from someone you’re not 
familiar with.
Finding the Best Part at the Best Price
Always call around to find the best price, but make sure you are not 
comparing apples and oranges. The price of white box parts is usually less 
than that of name brand parts. And, in most cases, both of those are less 
expensive than original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. Add the 
dealership in your search for the best price.
You should also know your parts. For example, most water pumps, 
alternators, CV axles, power steering pumps, and starters are 
remanufactured. You could go with a white box part and be okay. If you want 
brand new, it will cost you, and if you want a brand-new name brand it will 
cost you even more. If you must have a brand name for a part, be sure to ask 
for the part by name. For example, if you are working on a Chevy and you 
want AC Delco plugs, specify that you want, or the counterman may give you 
the price on another brand that may or may not be less expensive.
Ordering From an Unknown-to-You Place
If you’ve never heard of an online parts house be sure to check for a contact 
phone number, an address that is in the United States and the site’s return 
policy. And, check the replacement car parts reviews for the site and the part 
you are looking at.
Ordering From an Auction Site
In many cases, you may be working on an older vehicle and may have trouble 
finding parts unless they are used. Auction sites such as E-Bay have many 
parts for sale. Always check out the seller because in most cases, parts 
cannot be returned. You also have to be wary of those sellers who list items 
but do not have them and just take your money.
When using an auction site, check the seller’s reputation for several factors 
including:
• Sending the item on time;
• Sending the part that was described in the listing;
• The sender’s customer service rating; and
• That the item was in the condition as stated by the seller.
In some cases, you may be forced to take a chance on a seller that has few 
reviews, but it’s best to stay away from sellers with no reviews.
If you are a counter person helping a customer find a specific part, you 
should also keep these factors in mind, whether you are calling around for 
the part to resell or you are referring a customer directly to another business 
or individual selling the item the customer needs.
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