Aug 23 2008
Where To Find Foreign Car Parts
When you own a foreign car, you need to realize that parts for your car are more than likely going to have to be ordered from that company. That means you may have to pay import shipping charges. However, if you have a foreign car, there are many places to get foreign car parts that won’t break your bank account. You can find foreign car parts online, you can find them at your local foreign car dealership, you can find them at junk yards and you can even find them by posting ads in the newspaper or on free internet listing sites. Never go with the first deal you’re offered when it comes to foreign car parts. Always do you research to know how much you should pay for the parts and always shop around to find the best price.
Online
Online auction sites are perfect for ordering foreign car parts. You could potentially get all the parts you need for pennies on the dollar; if you win the auction. However, you can also order the foreign car parts directly from these types of sites. There are also sites that specialize in selling foreign parts directly. Just make sure that you know what you’re getting if you’re going to order your foreign car parts this way. Don’t just trust a picture. Start an online dialogue with the person selling the parts or call them if they offer their number so that you can feel them out. You don’t want to get taken advantage of, which is extremely easy to do when shopping for foreign car parts online. If you’re careful, however, you can get all the parts you need and you can save money in the process.
Car Dealerships And Junk Yards
You can also find foreign car parts by going to the dealership where you bought your car. Just realize that you’ll likely spend more when buying from these types of dealership shops because they are notorious for overcharging. At least you know you’re getting a quality part, however. If you want to save money, and you know what you’re looking for, you can also find foreign car parts by going to junk yards. Not all parts at junk yards are junk. Sometimes, you can find some really good foreign car parts at junk yards. Just make sure, again, that you know what you’re looking for.
Listing What You Need
If you’re in desperate need of foreign car parts, try posting an ad in the local newspaper or on one of those free internet listing sites, such as Craig’s list. Oftentimes, you’ll find someone wanting to get rid of certain foreign parts and they’re ready to make a deal. Use every avenue possible to search for the foreign parts you need and never take the first deal you’re offered. Search around, do your homework and make sure you’re getting quality for the best price.
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I have had some major problems with finding certain parts for some of my older foreign cars. For me, checking the junkyards have yielded the best results. Great column, great advice.