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\"Under-bonnet-image-0609\"<\/a>Buying used car parts is a great way to keep costs down but there are certain parts you should always buy new warns Suzanne Keane<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Using 2nd<\/span>\u00a0hand car parts is not only kind to your pocket but can also be a good method of recycling and improving your eco-credentials! Surprisingly the newer your car is the better the value you can get on the second hand market \u2013 the parts will be newer and you can track down items that are usually only available from a main dealer (such as internal trim and seats).<\/p>\n

When running a car on a tight budget second hand car part market is an important resource! However, despite how good a bargain it may seem there are certain things you should never buy 2nd<\/sup> hand.<\/p>\n

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  1. Brakes \u2013 Discs and pads should always be new and you should buy the best quality that you can afford!<\/li>\n
  2. Air Filter \u2013 These aren\u2019t an expensive part so unless it\u2019s a re-usable filter that can be cleaned always buy new.<\/li>\n
  3. Clutch \u2013 changing a clutch can be an expensive repair so anything you save on buying the clutch will be lost when it has to be replaced again a few months later!<\/li>\n
  4. Bearings (of any kind) \u2013 again these are a part that wear over time so you shouldn\u2019t replace them with something that\u2019s already half worn<\/li>\n
  5. Shocks \u2013 whatever about 2nd<\/sup> hand springs you should always invest in new shocks. These are not just important for comfort but also play an essential role in stopping your car properly when braking!<\/li>\n
  6. Batteries \u2013 New batteries will come with a warranty and will sometimes work out cheaper than buying 2nd<\/sup> hand.<\/li>\n
  7. Tyres \u2013 Part worn tyres may appear to be cheaper but when you consider the amount of actual thread mm you get for your money new tyres will always be a better bargain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you can\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for in your local scrapyard there are various websites with searchable listings or a contact form. Most reputable places will give some sort of warranty on larger items such as engines, gearboxes etc. and will arrange a courier service so you won\u2019t have to worry about transport!<\/p>\n

    \u00a0Suzanne Keane<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Buying used car parts is a great way to keep costs down but there are certain parts you should always buy new warns Suzanne Keane Using 2nd\u00a0hand car parts is not only kind to your pocket but can also be a good method of recycling and improving your eco-credentials! 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