Contents: Branded stations for car sales and…↡ Spare parts stores ↡ Service stations ↡ Tire Specialists ↡ Other sources ↡
Spare parts can be purchased at many locations, including branded car dealerships, parts and accessories stores, and stores at regular service stations.
To ensure the suitability of spare parts, it is sometimes necessary to clarify the identification number of the vehicle. If possible, it is useful to compare new parts with old ones to ensure their identity. Items such as starters and generators can be exchanged for reconditioned ones at service stations. At the same time, the units removed from the vehicle and transferred to the station for exchange must be clean.
When purchasing spare parts, we advise you to do the following:
Branded stations for car sales and service
This is the best source for parts specific to your vehicle that are not sold in other stores (for example, emblems, interior trim panels, body parts, etc.). This is the only place you should buy parts if your car is under warranty.
Spare parts stores
Convenient for purchasing materials and components needed to service your vehicle (oil, air and fuel filters, spark plugs, light bulbs, drive belts, brake fluid, paint, etc.).
The parts sold in such a store are of the same standard as used by the manufacturer.
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Service stations
Good service stations usually stock the most common components that wear out relatively quickly, but may sometimes have individual components needed to repair larger units. They may also perform work such as cylinder block boring, crankshaft grinding and balancing, etc.
Tire Specialists
These specialists may be independent or part of a local or national service chain. They often charge competitive prices compared to the main dealer, but there are a few things to consider before making a decision. Find out what "extras" may be added to the purchase - for example, a new valve and wheel balancing are often charged at a price comparable to the cost of a new tire.
Other sources
Beware of buying parts and materials from the market, car boot sales and other dubious sources. Such parts are not necessarily worthless, and there is little hope of compensation if these parts are not functional. In the case of buying parts that are important for safety (types of brake system elements) there is a risk of not only financial loss, but also an accident that could cause serious injury or even death.