Purchasing spare parts

Replacement parts can be purchased from many sources, which can be broadly divided into two categories: branded dealerships and independent retailers. Regarding the purchase of spare parts, the following is recommended:

Retail Parts Stores: These stores are convenient for purchasing materials and items needed to service your vehicle. For example, oil, air and fuel filters, spark plugs and light bulbs, drive belts, brake fluid, paint, etc.

Spare parts sold in such a store comply with the standard accepted by the manufacturer. In addition to spare parts, you can also buy tools and accessories there. Such stores have convenient opening hours, relatively low prices, and may be located near the garage or home of the car enthusiast. You can also order any necessary spare parts and accessories from them.

Branded Sales Representatives: This is the best source for specific parts (for example, emblems, car interior panels, body parts, etc.).

Purchasing spare parts for a car that is under manufacturer's warranty: If the car is under manufacturer's warranty, when purchasing spare parts for it, make sure that their installation does not conflict with the warranty requirements, regardless of the source of purchase.

To ensure that the parts match, it is sometimes necessary to check the vehicle identification number. It is useful to compare the new and old parts to ensure they are identical.