There are a number of auto parts distributors that specialize in one brand of auto parts and if you look for VW auto parts you will find that a great many of the specialty auto parts people do focus on the VW. Why is this?

lkq Note how I said shopping but not buying. I would use and abuse the internet to find out as much competitive information on the particular part you are looking for. Then before buying the research for the best deal. And don’t forget to include the shipping cost into your budget.

But there is more to an auto part than just the part itself. The make and model and year of your car will have a great impact on how much the part will cost to replace and how easy the part is to get.

Second, don’t forget to put the tools you’ll need on the road in your toolbox. If ever something breaks while on the road, you’ll easily repair, replace, or reassemble them. But don’t overdo it. Just bring the necessary tools. Remember your goal is to enjoy a challenging off-road drive, not to drive a heavy and bulky vehicle.

Lastly, if you are either a mechanic or someone in that league of under-the-hood skills you can always try the auto yard. Because these cars are sometimes used for unsanctioned racing you can usually find imports at the junkyard. «pick a part» type auto parts businesses tend to work with salvage and insurance companies to get choice wrecks, and while you probably wouldn’t go there to get an RX-7 door panel, they are perfect spots to find interior RX-7 parts and engine parts. Used auto parts that come from «oldsmobile aero» yards are usually pretty cheap because you are doing the finding and removing of the part all by yourself. Again, this is recommended only if you really know what you’re doing. A mechanic who works with cars every day can spot a useful part from a throw away, can you?

One of the last things I replaced on the car from the auto parts store, was a new set of distributor wires going to each of the 4 spark plugs. It had been running rough even with new spark plugs, so I hoped the new spark plug wires would solve the problem. I had been taking regular drives into the country side, over some fairly steep mountain roads. This put added strain on the engine, and very likely brought about the end sooner. I thought the car was running smoother, with the new parts just installed. It seemed to have more power and to be doing better going up and down the steep mountain roads.

That is my short checklist that I go through each and every time I am attempting to find a new product to promote. Like I said, it is not much… I know other article syndication experts have much more exhaustive list. However, I bring in a full-time income with the products I promote so I feel that my checklist must be «good enough» and that no more restrictive additions are required.

Crawl under the car and place some newspaper under the oil pan. Place the metal container to drain the dirty oil into on top of the newspaper. Take your selection of box end wrenches with you under the car. Find the wrench that fits the cars’ oil pan bolt. Loosen the bolt by turning it counter clockwise. When the bolt is loose, finish taking it out by hand. Be sure that the pan to drain the oil into is below the bolt hole. Remove the bolt. Allow the dirty oil to completely drain out of the car into the metal container. When the dirty oil is finished running out of the car, remove the pan of oil. Remember to replace the oil pan bolt and tighten it.