If you like to do some of your
own auto work you are not alone. Many men and some women find it therapeutic
and of course a good way to save money on repairs. Not long ago, you were
limited on sources for your parts, but that has all changed thanks to the World
Wide Web.
Thanks to places like
Amazon-dot-com, you can find many parts for your car, and at cheaper prices. In
fact, you can often locate the exact same part and manufacturer online, and at
a substantial savings.
Here is a good example. A few
years ago my husband replaced the intake manifold on a 1999 Grand Marquis.
After he checked locally he found the same intake on Amazon for close to one
hundred dollars less. That is more than a substantial savings, that is a huge
discount.
Many of the parts you find online
come with free shipping. You do not have to make a trip to the local auto parts
store, and hope they have what you need in stock. Returns take a few days, but
places like Amazon stand behind the products that they sell. For example, when
the new radiator on our 99 Grand Marquis developed a leak, it was after the
warranty period. However, my husband contacted Amazon and they were more than
happy to ship him another radiator if he sent the broken one back.
There are a few downsides to
buying your car parts online. The most glaring disadvantage is the time
element. You may need to wait a few days or even a week to get your parts. Of
course you can opt for super fast shipping but that will cut into your discount
a great deal. Yet, if you can wait, you can often save a lot of money.
You may ask why I am writing this
article. First, I enjoy sharing helpful tips with people, and yes I am an
Amazon affiliate. I will receive ten percent on many of the orders that people
place by clicking on my ads and links. However, if you can save a lot of money
and I can make a little money, I see that as a "win win" situation.
I am enclosing an easy to use
auto part search box at the end of this article. This will help you find what
you need. Happy shopping and enjoy your newfound savings.
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