Replacement Auto Parts: Where To Find Them
When needing a replacement part for you car, where do you shop. Like many motorists you may head down to the big box retailer for all of your needs. A good choice both for value and for selection. Still, mostly any retailer is limited as to what they can stock. This especially holds true if you drive a rare or uncommon vehicle. Try finding a window regulator for your 69 Torino at the parts store; they ll get it for you but it will have to be back ordered. So, where should you shop. That s up to you, but let s goes over the options that you have. Let s admit it: there isn t anything wrong with going to the junkyard to find the part you need. My 78 VW Rabbit s window handle broke and I snagged one off of a junker for just a few bucks. Still, if you are looking for a radiator, engine, exhaust stuff, or anything else that actually runs, you risk that the part will fail soon after you place it in your car. Naturally, the price you pay through the junkyard should be the lowest price going. On the other...