5 Expert Tips for Buying Spare Vehicle Parts

Whether you are rebuilding a vintage car or simply replacing a worn-out battery, buying spare vehicle parts can be a difficult process. Sourcing those parts yourself is time-consuming, which is why we source all types of parts for any vehicle here at NAPS in Northants. However, if you’re looking for the best parts for yourself, here are five expert tips on how to save time and money.

1. Know Your Vehicle

It’s crucial you get the right part for your specific vehicle. Even if you’re just slightly off, it could cause serious issues. Start by making sure you know the make, model, year, and series of your vehicle. If you’re unsure, look in your car’s user manual, where all this information will be listed.

With all that info on hand, it will be much less time-consuming to source the right parts. If you can’t find your manual, the DVLA allows you to search for vehicle details using just your registration number.

2. Find Your Vehicle’s Identification Number

Every car comes with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that contains all the important information about your car. If you know this number, sourcing spare parts is considerably easier.

On many vehicles, the VIN is on the lower-left corner of the dashboard; on others, it’s on the engine block, the rear wheel well, or near the window washers.

Look for a 17-digit sequence of numbers and letters in these areas to find it. If you’re totally unsure, our knowledgeable team will be able to help make sure you have the right parts for your vehicle.

3. Manual vs Automatic

Manual and automatic cars often require different parts, from the radiator to the engine mount. Make sure you look at whether the parts you’re sourcing are suitable for a manual or automatic to save time and money on shipping the wrong type.

4. High-Performance Vehicle Parts

If you have a special edition or high-performance vehicle, you’ll find it tough to source spare parts. These sometimes require unique parts that are harder to find.

Luckily, our team are specialist in sourcing hard-to-find car parts, so we’ll be able to help you with any type of vehicle, whether it’s a special edition, high-performance, vintage, or something truly weird and wonderful.

5. Use a Reputable Vehicle Parts Supplier

Although it’s become easy to find car parts on the internet, it’s also become easy to get cheap and poor-quality spare parts.

If you’re looking for a replacement part for your car, a specific part for a new build project, or something altogether different, we can help. We’re a team of reputable vehicle parts suppliers in Northants that can get you any part for any vehicle.

We only source and supply quality parts, and our knowledgeable team will be able to offer their expert advice on your vehicle. Call us today to talk to our team, and we’ll give you a quick, free quote for any spare parts: 01604 750200