5 Common Mistakes When Buying Spare Parts
February 8, 2022
What are common mistakes when buying spare parts for your automobile?
- Incorrect or incomplete orders
- Buying from a suspicious seller
- Purchasing overpriced parts
- Purchasing counterfeit parts
- Receiving parts with no warranty
Buying spare or replacement parts for your car, motorbike, and other automobiles can be quite challenging. Not only do you need to understand how the automobile and its parts all fit together, but you also have to make sure that the spare parts you’re choosing are flaw-free and work as they should.
If you find yourself in need of automobile parts, but don’t want to regret your purchase, read on. We cover the most common mistakes when buying spare parts and how to avoid them.
Incorrect or incomplete orders
The sheer range of options that you have nowadays for spare automobile parts is staggering — it’s enough to leave you confused as to which ones to order. Before loading up your cart and checking out, make sure to look over the part details.
These details will show you the specifications you need to know when considering spare parts. This will let you know whether or not the parts are compatible with your automobile. And, do some research online to find out how many pieces of each part you should have on hand. This will help save you time and money in the long run.
Buying from a suspicious seller
There are also plenty of suppliers — especially now with so many sellers setting up on e-commerce sites. Before you decide on buying your parts, check who you’re buying from. It’s always best to choose a reputable seller that has a solid customer base and is well-established both online and offline.
The best way to check this is by seeing what past customers have to say about the seller. Read through their customer reviews to see how honest and competent the seller may be.
Purchasing overpriced parts
You may be disheartened to find out that the parts you purchased could be bought at much cheaper in another store, and for the same quality and specifications. Some sellers may take advantage of unsuspecting customers by marking up their spare part prices way higher than what other sellers offer.
We highly recommend canvassing the prices of multiple sellers before making your purchase to find the most competitive price. If you are checking the prices of the original manufacturer or certified distributors, you may find that you could get better offers — even after factoring in shipping and other charges.
Purchasing counterfeit parts
When looking at spare parts, always be wary of counterfeit products. These are likely made by unauthorized manufacturers and are likely not up to specifications and dangerous to use. You should always double-check if the seller you are buying from is an authorized dealer or supplier of the parts that you are looking for. This is a good indicator that the parts they are offering are original and of good quality.
Not checking for warranty or return policies
If you are purchasing your spare parts from an authorized seller, also check and read through their warranty and return policies. They might have the details listed on their website — if not, you could also inquire about them.
In particular, return policies will differ from seller to seller. This is important to note because if you make a purchase error, you will want to return the item and exchange it for the right part. If you end up buying from a seller with a “no return” policy, you’ll end up spending more money.
Key Takeaway
These common mistakes when buying spare parts are easy to avoid when you have the know-how and pick the right seller to buy from. So, we highly recommend doing adequate research on what parts fit your automobile’s needs, and how many spare parts you need on hand.
If you need assistance or are looking for high-quality spare parts, get in touch with Roberts AIPMC today. We are dedicated to manufacturing only the best-made automotive parts and providing the finest car care in the Philippines.
