Questions to the seller of auto parts that should be asked before buying

Not all our users are avid car enthusiasts who understand spare parts and can determine the quality of the spare part and check where the catch may be. To do this, we have created a list of mandatory questions that should be asked to the seller of used spare parts before buying in order to buy a quality auto part that will last a long time.

So let's get started. Here is a list of questions to the seller before buying:

1. Defects

When contacting the seller, you should clarify the presence of defects in the spare part. Usually, sellers indicate all defects in the description of the ad. It should be borne in mind that some defects do not affect the technical characteristics of the spare part or the cost of their correction will be quite small compared to buying the same spare part, but without a defect. Check with the seller!

2. What is the mileage of the car?

If you are going to buy power units: engine, gearbox and so on. In this case, it should be clarified about the mileage of the car from which this spare part was removed. If it is large enough, then it is worth looking for ads with a lower mileage.

3. Where did the spare part come from?

This question also applies to powertrains. Having learned the country of origin of the spare part, you cannot be 100% sure of its quality, but based on our experience, we advise you to adhere to the following countries - Japan, Germany, USA

4. Delivery

Specify the cost and delivery time to your city. Most sellers use courier services, so organizing delivery will not be a problem.

5. Spare part warranty

Before ordering, you should clarify all the conditions of the warranty and return of the spare part. On average, sellers give the following warranty periods:

Engine

Gearboxes

Other spare parts

6. Has the spare part been reconstituted?

For certain types of spare parts, it is advisable to clarify the question of whether it is restored or not. Refurbished parts can be quite cheap, but there is a chance that they will last less.

We advise you to clarify this question when buying the following types of spare parts:

Engine

Transmission (manual transmission/automatic transmission)

Steering racks

Starters

Generators

ECU (electronic control units): electrics, ABS unit, handbrake unit and so on.

Memo: if the price of the spare part is suspiciously cheap or much different from the competing ones - it is worth paying attention that it can be restored or be from the insurance car. In this case, it is worth clarifying this issue, clarifying whether there are defects. If a spare part from an insurance car is not a reason not to buy it, but it is worth approaching the purchase of such a spare part more carefully, because the car from which this spare part was removed was in an accident, which may affect the presence of defects or malfunctions.