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Sunday, June 3, 2012

Saving More On Used Auto Parts

Automotive breakdowns, a common problem most of us face due to our vehicles' wear and tear through the years of usage.  A couple of considerations must be made in deciding; money, time, comfort, etc.  Let me just share to you this "website" I came across with while browsing the net and learning how to save more  in choosing used auto parts.  Here are some of the suggested considerations:

Used auto parts are a lot cheaper.  If a part of your vehicle is constantly repaired especially your engine or transmission, you might be surprised that summing up all your expenses can already buy you a decent replacement.  There are a lot of used auto parts with good quality since brand new parts may only be an option if you have enough cash.

Don't use unreliable replacements.  Better use genuine parts, rather than risk your safety on imitations that may not have the same strength and durability.

Look for advantages.  When choosing a shop or dealer ask for the following:
  • length of existence - how long are they in the business?
  • reputation - what do other say about them, reviews, accreditation?
  • product warranty - do they give any and how long?
  • accessibility and shipping comfort - can you transact online and are they going to deliver the items?
  • product quality and prices - how they compare to others?
Another thing,  buying used auto parts is like recycling or reusing non-biodegradable materials that makes you contribute in helping save our environment.  What's more greater than saving our own beloved Earth from which our existence depends on?  Just a thought.  Yahweh bless.

26 comments:

  1. Wheres the can you etch out this vin number question?

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  2. Good information Ralph. I leave these sorts of decisions to my Mechanic as I have no clue how to fix anything on my car--LOL!!

    Cheers, Jenn.

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  3. What an informative post :-) love the tips :-)

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  4. Thank you for the tips Ralph!! Kathy

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  5. Sometimes used parts are better as they are original compared to some replacement parts.

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  6. I just realized now the difference between used and replacement. I just thought both are all the same. Silly of me, huh..!!

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  7. This is a precise and practical post.
    Thanks Ralph! We should be more conscious about auto parts then. It may save life....

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  8. I agree to use genuine parts. My husband bought a cheap wiper but just after a month, it is not working good so he decided to replace and buy a genuine part.

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  9. there are a lot of useful scraps available here might as well use it. :)

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  10. In the most cases, if they don't sell them then they gotta throw them out so you could be turning your back on genuine savings here. Cheap sometimes does mean that you're getting a genuine discount and not just some crappy clone product that doesn't work.

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  11. Nice share! Too bad i don't know much about cars except driving them! lol! Nevertheless I agree replacing some parts with genuine ones.

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  12. Ah. Thanks for the advice. It's a real hassle buying new parts for our car. Sometimes, we have to spend so much money just for the parts.

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  13. Talking about automobiles and
    more so auto parts... honestly,
    I know nothing about but my husband
    seems to be an expert on this topic
    because, he's well-versed with auto parts.

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  14. Practical post. :) I have zero knowledge about cars. I end up asking my dad to "deal with it" when I have auto problems. LOL.

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  15. used auto parts are really alot cheaper, but be sure to check it first.. :)

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  16. Purchasing used auto parts is ok, you just need to be careful in choosing the best item so its worth your money.

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  17. Thanx for the tips.. It really helps a newbie like me..

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  18. gosh, i know nothing about this. hihi.
    but i think ill just share this to my boyfie instead.

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  19. Very detailed and well-presented facts here. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Very timely article for me. Thanks for sharing!

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  21. they're a lot more cheaper but you should check them carefully before buying..

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  22. My dad really knows about this as he's a Mechanic (Licensed ME) for almost 40 years before he retired. ^_^

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  23. Thank you for sharing these valuable suggestions.I am sure everyone will be benefited....

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  24. I agree with you Ralph. Replacing the parts with genuine auto parts is really important.

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  25. I might be sounding a bit redundant but they are right. Genuine is the way to go especially when it comes to something like this. Saving money on cheap parts isn't always a good thing.

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  26. Inexpensive sometimes does mean that you're getting a authentic lower price and not just some low quality duplicate item that doesn't perform.

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