US OEM apped are often dismantled and many items are sold. Buying used parts online, however, comes with some risk. How not to be deceived?
Paying before buying is a risk
Online sellers often wait for payment for a purchased part before it is shipped. It is worth agreeing to such a solution only in exceptional situations, of course with the certainty that the person waiting for the payment provides his real personal data. It is much safer to purchase cash on delivery and pay on delivery.
Content check
When buying parts for US cars online, it is worth asking the seller to select the option "checking the contents of the parcel" when shipping. The surcharge for shipping costs will be small, and the buyer will be able to check the contents of the package before making the payment.
When buying car parts by mail order, it is also worth remembering that buying from a registered company has one plus for the buyer. Within 14 days, he can withdraw from the contract, send back the purchased part and receive the money back.
All chrome parts of the bumper mirrors reflect
It's Saturday, beautiful sunny weather. You love taking these moments to take your beloved classic Dodge Challenger for a short ride. You can already see how in the rays of the sun its black varnish shimmers, glaring you in the eyes. All chrome elements, bumper and mirrors reflect the world like a crooked mirror. In your mind you hear the dynamic, majestic gurgling of the engine playing with its eight cylinders working in the V system. A classic engine, "they don't do that anymore". You open the door, the leather of the chair creaks under your pressure. You put the key in the ignition, turn ... Silence. A nervous thought is racing in your head. Battery? Starter? Carburetor? You reach for the phone and search. Google, slogan: "American fault cars". The search engine spits out the addresses of mechanics specializing in overseas cars in no time. You choose the number of one of them.
- Do you have parts for US cars? You start the conversation with a doubting question.
- Of course. How can we help?
You describe the situation. The mechanic calms you down with a polite voice. You arrange a repair. Soon your monster will talk again.