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Monday, March 31, 2014

Buying Used Honda Auto Parts? Find the VIN First!

The Vehicle Identification Number or VIN is one of the most important pieces of information that you should look for in your car. Aside from allowing you to access the car’s maintenance history (especially if you bought it used), the VIN also gives you your vehicle’s production records, which can be helpful in identifying the right replacement parts to buy.
Honda VINs are composed of 17 digits that are divided into four sections. They are also usually found on the top of your dashboard, though some Honda models have them on the driver’s seat. Unless you bought a used Honda, the second and third section of the numbers in the VIN are your primary concern. The second section denote your car’s engine, body, and model types; while the third section, especially the tenth digit, refers to your car’s model year. Obviously, the used Honda auto parts that you buy should match these numbers as much as possible.

Friday, March 28, 2014

Get Used Car Parts to Save on Costs of Replacing the Most Common Ones

Cars usually begin to show their age around three years old, usually the time when more parts need to be replaced. Of course, this still depends on how often you use your car and how you drive. Aggressive driving clearly wears them out much faster than defensive driving due to the amount of stress applied.

Car repair resource site AA1Car.com lists down the most commonly replaced car parts after a long period or set mileage. You can find some of these parts in the used car parts market.

http://www.aaforeign.com/blog/view/228/get-used-car-parts-to-save-on-costs-of-replacing-the-most-common-ones

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Old OEM Parts Hard to Find, Quality Salvage Car Parts Saves the Day

There will come a time when the Corolla that you've owned for years will lose logistical support from the manufacturer. It's at these situations old car owners turn to the aftermarket for quality salvage auto parts. Dealers like AA Auto Parts are known to have inventory of different car parts for models as early as 1950.

So far, old Corollas are still getting OEM support from Toyota itself; less likely for very old ones. An owner's worries about a car being "orphaned" is very common. It's for that reason that the salvage car parts industry exists. Out-of-production means old car owners can get quality salvage car parts for a lower price.

http://www.aaforeign.com/blog/view/227/old-oem-parts-hard-to-find--quality-salvage-car-parts-save-the-day

Monday, March 17, 2014

Make a Quick Fix with Salvaged Auto Parts

Cars rely on a complex series of mechanisms in order to propel themselves forward, turn around corners, and so forth. Additionally, automobiles are typically fitted with other mechanical components such as windshield wipers, air conditioning, car radios, and many more—things that help enhance the driving experience of motorists. Yet, as with all things mechanical, these auto parts can break down over time and constant use.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Keep the Environment Clean and Green by Purchasing Salvage Auto Parts

Did you know that purchasing salvage auto parts helps greatly in the world's recycling effort? You may not be aware of this but buying salvage vehicle parts prevents more waste materials from filling up landfills. Plus, it minimizes the amount of new auto parts being produced, which means less raw materials are taken from the environment.

A New York Times article from 2009 detailed the growing importance of recycling

http://www.aaforeign.com/blog/view/226/keep-the-environment-clean-and-green-by-purchasing-salvage-auto-parts

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Used Honda Auto Parts Benefits Over New Auto Parts

In dealing with car trouble or maintenance, acquiring auto parts is almost always automatic. Some car parts are more frequently subject to wear and tear factors that make replacements necessary. For the foreign car make, choosing used Honda auto parts over new ones is more advantageous.

As secondhand purchases, used auto parts are generally less expensive than ordering new parts. It is quite unpractical to buy expensive new parts that may even be equivalent or close to the price of a whole functioning car. For savvy owners, a salvageable car can be maintained with parts at fractions of the cost of new ones (even up to 80% cheaper sometimes).