Sometimes You Can Save Money With Cheap Car Parts
Not every part in your car needs to be gold plated or made by hand by craftsmen somewhere in the eastern mountains of China. Sometimes you can get by with repairs to your car done with cheap car parts.
For many things the only drawback to cheap car parts is that you may wind up replacing the part again sooner than you would if you have paid more money for a better part but if cheap car parts fit better into your budget at the moment you are getting the repair done then cheap car parts may be the way to go.
For most things cheap car parts are not going to really cause any damage if they fail premature. The worst that can happen is that you get a new cheap car part from the warranty of the first cheap car part then try again.
It is all a game of setting the correct expectations. If you know you are getting cheap car parts then you know you will replacing them sooner than normal. The problem is getting cheap car parts when you do not expect it and then having to get answers out of your mechanic.
There are times when cheap car parts are not at all appropriate. Your engine block is something you should not skimp on and nor are the spark plugs that go into that engine block. Your brakes should be of the best quality you can afford and skimping on your tires is a really bad idea as well. Some would argue that the stereo system should also not be economized but seeing as how car stereos are famous for their durability I would think that an inexpensive car stereo would do the job just fine.
You Can Tell By The Warranty
A dilemma many people face is learning how to tell if your mechanic is giving you cheap car parts or not. The first way you can tell is by the warranty. Your mechanic is usually not going to give you more of a warranty on the parts they use than the manufacturer does.
If your mechanic is giving you a series of 90 day warranties on the parts they are installing then they are using inexpensive parts. If they are giving longer warranties then make sure you get that in writing just to protect yourself. Not all mechanics are crooked but you should never take that chance.
There are many parts of the car that you could save money on by using inexpensive replacement parts instead of name brand high priced parts. Always keep your mind open to possibilities and if you trust your mechanic then seek their advice when needed.
