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How To Find Durable Quality Parts For Your Jeep
For the last 60 years, the Jeep has been one of the most sought after model of vehicle known to man. Jeep has easily established itself as a mythical SUV. When the consumer hears the word “Jeep”, they conjure in their minds a scene much like this:
You’re in the mountains. There is a clear blue sky above you, and a landscape of jagged rocks, roaring rivers, and rugged trails to blaze. You’re in your Jeep so there is nothing to keep you from doing it all!
Fortunately, the Jeep brings to mind FUN! How much fun you can have getting dirty. Jeep brings to mind spontaneity, and entertainment. Despite its fun loving image, Jeep’s technology and accessories have created a whole new side of the Jeep, the functional side. Add the fun to the functionality and you get the whole new line of Jeeps.
A durable, long lasting, and reliable automobile like the Jeep requires special service and attention. Jeeps, most often used in off-roading conditions, sometimes deserve a little more TLC than the average family sedan. Taking a little time to care for your Jeep will go a long way in making sure that it is around as long as there are mountains to climb. Frequently changing the oil and oil filters can insure you that your engine is free of all that nasty debris kicked up during your romps in the dirt. Checking your Jeep’s other vital components, such as: PCV valves, chassis, bolts, undercarriage, connections, exhaust system, tail lamps, mirrors, bumpers/fenders, catalytic converter, and parts for the Wrangler, Cherokee, and Liberty, can help you know when your Jeep has fallen victim to the occasional wear and tear of the off-road. It is a good idea to check your Jeep for damage and then repair what has been worn or damaged.
Replacing Jeep components is simple these days. If you’re looking for a Jeep fender, or a headlamp you don’t have to take a trek to the auto parts dealer on the other side of town to find something of quality. If you have a computer, internet access, and a credit card, you can order whatever part you need right online.
There are many reliable auto parts dealers online. You can find quality Jeep parts in these online stores by just looking, pointing, and clicking on whichever part you need. You can choose from: floor mats, fenders/bumpers, accessories, catalytic converters, headlamps, tail lamps, grilles, and more. Taking a short jaunt on the Internet to find an online automotive parts store that carries the parts essential to every Jeep’s maintenance is totally worth it to the beloved Jeep owner. Getting the most reliable, durable, strong, most economical Jeep parts is definitely within your budget. Taking care of your Jeep has gotten easier than ever.
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Counterfeit Automotive Parts
A customer sent me an email saying that a part we sold was $70.00 dollars higher than the same part he found it on eBay®.
I had to look into this.
The part in question, a headlight switch for an Audi A6, we sell as an Original Equipment part, meaning it was from Audi, in the Audi box. Not from one of our OEM/OES part manufacture.
The part on eBay® looked the same in the pictures so how could this be? How could they be that much cheaper?
But than I noticed the part was located in Hong Kong. Now I got it; it is a counterfeit part selling under the premise of being an Original Equipment part.
And the other point that interested me was in the seller’s conditions you cannot return the part. A typical counterfeit part manufacture trait.
For a $70.00 savings what could be bad about installing a counterfeit headlight switch?
If it is not made right it can cause wiring damage, melted wire harness,the part itself melting in the dash, even a fire!
A headlight switch might not be that big of a problem, but what about Brakes? Bearings?
How does this affect you? Installing a counterfeit part might just lead to a minor inconvenience but it also can be a safety issue depending on the counterfeited part.
Counterfeit Automotive Replacement Parts Problem.
The counterfeit part problem is a Global problem that has been going on for years, reported to cost upwards of 12 billion a year.
It was a big problem in the 80’s, Fram filter’s being the most publicized problem. Old tuna cans were made into an oil filter and stuffed with rags. If the part was installed on an engine, that engine did not last long. Hard to tell the difference from the real Fram filter and the counterfeit one until you opened the part.
Back than the counterfeiting problem was slowed down, but now with today’s sophisticated global economy and the increase in technology counterfeiting has made a comeback, big time.
Most of the counterfeit parts are tracked to the Far East. Cheaper labor and lax trade laws.
Some of the counterfeit parts are high quality reverse engineered copies of the original, they look and feel the same, but the components are not of the same quality, cheaper metal, inferior plastic, improper electrical components, substandard brake pad material and a lot more .
In pocketbooks or watches this isn’t a problem, but in car parts in can be a safety issue.
Even in our shop we have experienced counterfeited parts, mostly from customers who got the part at a great price.
We have seen timing belt tensioners that looked the same but fell apart when the car was started. Resulting in bent valves.
We had one timing belt tensioner that was assembled backwards.
An air conditioner receiver dryer where the holes were not machined correctly, we couldn’t keep the lines from leaking. We didn’t open it but we wondered what they used for the desiccant material inside.
A Porsche 911 Parking Brake/Seat Belt warning light assembly, wired incorrectly inside causing the wire harness to melt.
Had a customer come in with a melted wire harness because the counterfeit fuse he installed didn’t melt, that cheap little fuse cost him a lot of money.
We have heard of brake pads made of compressed grass clippings. Wheel bearings made out of inferior metal causing them to fail almost immediately.
Bottom line is if the price is too good to be true it is.
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5 Automotive Tools Every Auto Owner Needs
Automobiles are sizeable investments. As a car becomes older, its maintenance becomes increasingly important. There are many tools that every auto owner should have. Auto shops can sometimes charge exurbanite amounts for a simple fix that could have been done at home for much cheaper. Having the proper tools and knowledge will allow any auto owner to save money, learn more about their automobile, and maintain their car.
1. Every auto owner should have a jack and jack stands. When working on a car, more often than not, the car must be elevated. Simple procedures like rotating tires can be done at home with the help of a Jack. Additionally, all car owners should have a jack in their car with them wherever they go. In the unfortunate event of a flat tire, having a jack and a spare tire can lead to a simple tire replacement. In a garage, having a powerful jack and strong jack stands makes it possible for an auto owner to reach every point underneath the car and thus solve problems more efficiently.
2. One of the most important car maintenance practices is the oil change. To maintain an automobile, the oil should be changed once every 3,000 miles. Quintessential to a successful oil change is having an Oil Wrench that takes the oil filter off and allows the oil to be changed expediently. Without an oil wrench, an auto owner may be forced to take their car to an auto shop and overpay for a simple oil change.
3. Often when dealing with parts of the engine, or the hard-to-reach spots under the hood, proper tools are required. A 3/8-inch Socket Set can allow an automobile owner to loosen and subsequently tighten a wide variety of bolts. Different extensions allow the auto owner to obtain the best angles for torque and therefore make auto jobs quite a bit easier.
4. When changing oil, having a funnel, some rags, and a bucket is very helpful. Once again, the oil change is one of the most important maintenances for a car, and it can be done easily by anyone. However, many people do not have the proper tools or knowledge for a successful oil change. Having a funnel can also be useful when refilling any other fluids in one’s car. The funnel serves to make sure that fluids do not get over filled, which can lead to significant problems.
5. Finally, every auto owner should have a pair of solid vice grips. Some times a part will just not come loose. Other times, a car part may not seem to be tight enough despite one’s best efforts. Vice grips can hold a wide variety of car parts and allow the user to obtain more leverage for either tightening or loosening a part. When encountering a part that will simply not come loose, many auto owners will give up and take their car to a shop. Having vice grips can help one to avoid this problem.
Unfortunately, there is no car in existence that doesn’t require constant maintenance. However, with the right tools, anyone can fix minor problems and maintain his or her automobile without the assistance of an auto mechanic. The right tools can lead to a longer last vehicle, and large cost savings.
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