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Parts for your car: What to consider?

Searching for car parts on the internet at a good price is the order of the day ...

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Cars, although we are all passionate about them, are machines. Complex machines that require specialists both for their manufacture and maintenance (we do not talk about design and development because it is obvious), although sometimes the latter is overlooked. It is curious to see how the maintenance issue is left a bit aside, for that reason of saving, investing the money in other things such as a multimedia system or in other equally expendable elements. 

Maintenance is something that has always been present Fortunately, progress in the design and development of materials has made it possible to go to the workshop less and less frequently. If we look back, we can see that the maintenance operations were numerous and frequent. Let us remember Bertha Benz's journey in the invention of her husband, which forced him to carry out several revisions and replacements along the way. Although perhaps this is a somewhat extreme example.

Classic lovers are well aware of maintenance and spare parts. of car parts. Having a classic car at home means investing much of the time in the search for spare parts to keep the car up to date, as it is not easy to find parts for vehicles with a few years behind them. There are those who resort to daparto car parts, which offers spare parts online for a huge number of cars and versions, while others resort to clubs, to fairs or to search online sales portals. We must not forget that a quality spare part offers safety, both when driving and when suffering breakdowns.

Spare parts for classic cars, sometimes an odyssey

Some brands, like Porsche, Mazda or the conglomerate stellantis, offer new parts for their classic vehicles, with the goal of upholding the brand's legacy and helping fans keep their fans alive. A classic vehicle, as all good fans know, is not like a modern car, it requires attention, pampering and a different driving style than the current one. You have to let the oil lubricate the engine well before starting off, you have to scrupulously respect the temperature of the mechanics and during the first kilometers you have to handle the steering wheel and pedals with care. And this is a simple example, because older cars are more complex and even include a "ritual" to start the engine. 

How to know the reference of the parts of a car? Not everyone knows how to proceed in this case, although the most veteran in the world throw their hands to the head. You have to understand that you do not start knowing everything and that there are those who are not good at mechanics and spare parts. 

To know the reference of the parts of a car we can consult, for example, the VIN code. This is the chassis number, which will help us to know the references of the car parts. The OEM code (Original Equipment Manufacturer, in Spanish, "original equipment manufacturer"), a code used for parts that do not have to be manufactured or silk-screened with the brand's logo. The EAN code It is also useful as a reference for car parts. The vehicle data cover and the information label are also good ways to know the codes and references. 

The price of the spare part, an important section

Where to buy cheap car parts? This becomes more complicated, because it depends on the brand and what part we are talking about. Daparto, mentioned above, can be a good starting point for the search for car parts at a good priceFrom there, each one will say if they need more or less. 

Having a car at home is an expense, if you have not realized it yet, you will be surprised. And if in addition, we are also fans of classic cars, because that cost increases. The difference is that we fans are psyched up and we know the details, although in general, we always end up spending more than necessary.

What do you think?

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Written by The Escudería

LA ESCUDERÍA is the main website in Spanish dedicated to Classic Cars. We give all kinds of machinery to move by itself: From cars to tractors, from motorcycles to buses and trucks preferably powered by fossil fuels...