Top 5 Questions To Ask Before Purchasing Any Auto Part

Regardless of the type of car you have, you want to make sure that any part you add to it will maximize its performance and lifetime. In order to make sure you are purchasing the right part for you vehicle, there is some important questions to ask so you can have all the information you need to make an informed decision.

1. What type of warranty is offered on the part you’re looking at?

2. Are there are options for new OEM (original equipment from manufacturer)? If there are not any options for OEM, we suggest that you look at used parts next, as well as new after market parts (brand new part, but not made by General Motors, etc). Whenever possible, we suggest using high quality OEM products.

3. If you’re are looking at used parts, how much milage does the part have? The best scenario would be to get a part with comparable, or lower, milage as your vehicle. You never want to go with a higher milage part.

4. What type of delivery is offered? You likely don’t want a car product delivered to your house, so make sure that it is able to be delivered to your mechanic. This is easier for everyone, saving you a trip to the shop and allowing your mechanic to get started on the replacement right away.

5. Is it in stock? If not, will they be able to order it and how long is the wait?

Armed with these 5 questions, you’ll be well on your way to making an informed car part purchasing decision.