The Best Auto Lift Repair Parts

Auto lift repair parts of reliable and top quality can prolong the service life of the automotive lifts in your establishment. Long-term use can damage the lifting arrangement in your garage or automobile repair and maintenance business. This does not mean you have to get rid of the entire lifting equipment. Leading suppliers of automotive parts can solve the problem and have you up and running in no time.
Buy Cost-Saving Parts
You get great cost savings when you use the auto lift repair parts supplied by the market leaders. They supply vital automotive equipment which is needed to keep your lifts running, no matter which type, and bring in revenues. Lifts need to be in top working condition in the vehicle bay and when there is a large amount of activity stability is required, for example, servicing light or heavy-duty automobiles. Specifically designed parts are needed which are of industrial level standards.
Types Of Lifts
Automotive lifts are of various types and come in all shapes and sizes. They are used based on the work, conditions, and location. These factors decide which lift is the best for use. Whether you run a small repair shop or a professional level business for repairs, the lifts differ in maintenance requirement and capacity as well as the cost. You can buy the top quality auto lift repair parts to keep the lifts in optimum condition.
Among the various types of lifts are the following:
* Four-post automotive lifts: These are sturdier than their two-post counterparts and some don't require anchorage on the floor. They are space saving as they can stack two cars in one spot. You can do brake work and wheel alignments for cars on these lifts.
* Two-post surface mounted: These are the most popular type of surface-mounted lifts used. They are used for general repair and can be asymmetric and symmetric.
* In-ground auto lifts: The best feature of these lifts is that you can keep them down low on the floor when not in use. They are more expensive to install and you need the best auto lift repair parts when any part is damaged.
* Low mid-rise frame engaging: These lifts operate in a parallelogram style or scissor style and may be powered by a hydraulic power unit or by compressed air. The primary uses for these lifts are tire, brake, wheel service, and auto body repair.
Thousands of spare parts are required for maintaining auto lifts. Car parts suppliers have online stores where you can order auto lift repair parts of various kinds. You are assured of the best quality and prices for any part you may require. You get great price discounts as well. You can get accessories for your lifting equipment. These include Lift Bridge, extension adaptors, pad adaptor kits, rolling drain pans, drop-in pins, bolts, replacement pads, and height extensions, among other parts. Finding vital parts for auto lifts is now easy with the leading online suppliers giving you the best service, prices, and quality equipment for your needs.

 

Parts and Service Writing Automotive Careers

If you love cars, why not turn your passion into a fulfilling full time career in automotive service? Aside from positions in actual auto repair, there are countless career opportunities in the service sector of the automotive industry. These include part specialist and service writing careers, both of which can be high paying.
A part specialist is found in both the retail automotive stores as well in whole sale parts suppliers. There are also parts specialists in many industries including recreational and transportation. With parts training courses, you can get a Career with a Wholesale Parts Organization.
There are also positions available in the wholesale market for professionals with Parts Training and there are many high quality training program that train motivated students for these career opportunities.
But what does a parts specialist do exactly? The day-to-day job duties of a parts specialist may include:

• Taking, placing, and following up on orders
• Monitoring customer purchases and trends
• Building relationship with client, owner, manager and employees
• Promoting company products and services
• Advising customer of product changes
• Preparing and updates sales contracts
• Handling warranty issues, returns and labour claims
• Checking and maintains customer inventory levels
• Organizing and participating in customer outreach
• Identifying potential new customers
• Preparing for and calls upon new customers
• Selling to new customers
• Keeping up to date on market opportunities and threats
• Completing call reports, time sheets and expense reports
• Maintaining customer information files
• Implementing credit and collection policies
• Managing time and scheduling effectively

Automotive Service Writing careers, meanwhile, are some of the fastest growing job markets in the automotive industry, and Service Advisor training programs prepare students for these exciting career opportunities by spending a lot of time on current industry software applications, including:
Reynolds & Reynolds - A dealership system used for service and parts pricing, parts inventory cataloguing, service writing and customer management.
Automotive Business Management Systems (ABMS) - the standard software package used in most small dealerships and repair facilities.
Snap-On Shop Key - the industry standard estimating tool with parts look-up and labour estimating guides.
International Parts Corporation (IPC) - one of the most widely used electronic parts catalogues, IPC lets you locate parts throughout the world.
If this line of work interests you, consider finding a training program that offers the chance gain hands-on experience. Workplace experience is an excellent way to make contacts, develop relationships and build a professional image within the industry.

 

Delivering Automotive Parts

 

Are you a breakers' yard or an automotive breaking company looking to get your parts delivered around the country? Manufacturer of new car parts? The automotive delivery solution needn't break the bank!

With some creative thinking your automotive deliveries can take place quickly and easily.

First thing to establish is size and weight. If it's a small part like a headlight it can go via Royal Mail if carefully packaged. Remember though, if it's worth more than £2,500 then a same day courier with a dedicated vehicle is the better option for insurance purposes.

If it's an engine, then a pallet network may provide part of the solution depending on the weight of the engine. The condition also plays a part. All liquids must be drained from the engine. Aside from the fact that an engine still containing oil can make an horrendous mess in the back of the couriers vehicle, it can also count as hazardous chemicals and prevent a normal same day courier from moving it (unless they have hazardous chemicals or dangerous goods training). Check first with your supplier, if you are not breaking the vehicle yourself.

Engine oil / engine fluids or not? If you are not sure, ask your local courier company and they can advise you.

If your car or truck part is long but light, a parcel carrier may be the right kind of service for you. Remember though parcel networks have a height or length restriction and anything over 1.5 metres is generally a problem for them. Multi dropping the parts by hiring the same day courier for the day is an excellent option if you have lots of these sized items to be delivered to various locations.

If the delivery is non urgent then your car bonnet or bumper could via co-loading with a same day courier. This option means your delivery may take longer to arrive but you would have the advantage of a value for money service provided by a same day courier rather than the service provided by a parcel network. Please note marking your goods 'fragile' can be a challenge to the handlers of your package, you only have to see the footprints on some packaging to know your car parts may not arrive in one piece. Whilst the parcel couriers are insured, you will need to double check for second hand parts, as often the insurance doesn't cover them.

If your automotive parts have to reach an ongoing trunk vehicle then a same day courier is vital to your business. Deadlines and port windows are rarely missed when booking an express delivery service. If your courier company is using a satellite tracking system then you can time down to the minute when your parts will arrive, and route around troublesome traffic spots.

Jaguar Cars 1940 to 2009

If Sir William Lyons can take credit for anything, he can take credit for demonstrating that it was possible to match the bespoke coach built individually made car to one on a production line, at half the price. He did it so well that within a decade, only Rolls Royce and Bentley were still making luxury cars in the old craft tradition. In 1945, the name SS, which by then had the implication of the notorious Nazi Police, was officially dropped from Jaguar's title.
 
Once Jaguar offered something much better at a lower price, their rivals not only lost their market, they lost their point. Until the recovery of the German industry in the 1970s, and the Japanese assault on the luxury market in the 1980s, the Jaguar had no equivalent. It was a phenomenon, whose influence may have been difficult to comprehend in the 1990s, following the remarkable improvement in the style, status, and quality of middle class volume produced cars such as the Ford Mondeo. Jaguar reigned supreme, and it carved its own niche in what had been the upper premium segment and the opposition was annihilated.
If the key event that led to Jaguars recognition in 1951 was winning Le Mans, the key technical ingredient was the XK engine. In the closing years of the war, it seemed to Lyons and his engineers that a new technically educated generation would demand something better than a pushrod engine.
Post war Jaguar engines would have to emulate the racing engines of pre war, and must look the part. Twin overhead camshafts, and polished cam covers would be needed for efficiency and under bonnet elegance.
Lyons did not set out to make a sports car. His intention was to make the sort of touring cars and luxury saloons that a later generation would call executive class. He knew that the best means of publicizing his new engine would be to create a short production run of 200 dramatic looking sports cars. They could be raced a few times, gain a bit of a reputation, and be put away again. Lyons had a flair for publicity as well as keen business acumen, an aptitude for engineering and a genius for car styling.
When the XK120 appeared at the Motor Show in 1948, the response was so enthusiastic there was nothing for it; it had to go into production.

Yet it was not until the advent of the XK 120C version that the racing world took the car and Jaguar to heart. The classic status sports car makes remain in contention, AC, Allard, Alvis, Aston Martin to name a few. There was also a trickle of imports from Porsche, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari, but Jaguar occupied a niche of its own with a car whose appearance on a street could halt traffic. One by one, the British classics died, all but Aston Martin, Morgan and MG.

In the 1960s, the racing XK120 known as the XK120C, quickly became the C type and was followed logically by the D type. Far from being a small series produced for publicity, more than 12000 XK 120s, 9000 XK 140s and 9400 XK 150s were sold, so Jaguar sports cars paid their way.
By 1960, the XK was no match for modern, low built, space framed sports cars with less body roll, less weight and a lower centre of gravity. Tall and narrow with big wheels and heavy gearshifts, they were dignified tourers, rather than the avant-garde sports machines they had been in 1949.
Yet, if the XKSS represented Jaguar sports cars lost generation, when the E type came in 1961, it was a striking descendant. It became the yardstick by which almost every other road going sports car was judged. It was breathtakingly beautiful and its road manners were near faultless. It rode bumps like a limousine and handled with an exquisite precision. Performance was unparalleled, its steering and cornering were matchless. In addition, it was a third of the price of a Ferrari.
The succeeding XJS in 1975, although less of a sports car than the E type, was a resounding success, surviving more than 20 years with V12 and 6 cylinder engines, open and closed bodies, despite styling which compromised both the intuitive Sir William Lyons and the clever aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer.

A sprinkling of XJS character and even one or two of its components were carried over to the XK8 of 1996, which quickly took Jaguar to new sales records. Its first quarter 1997 sports car sales were the best in the company's history.
Jaguar saloons had progressed through the warmed over post war series to the Mark V and then the Mark VII, that not only made its mark in the executive car park but turned out to be an unlikely winner of the 1956 Monte Carlo Rally.

Jaguar acquired Daimler in 1960 and by the time Sir William Lyons died at the age of 83 in February 1985, the group included Coventry Climax engines, Guy Motors, and Henry Meadows the engine makers. In 1966, Lyons had to accept a proposal from Sir George Harriman for a merger with the British Motor Corporation after Pressed Steel, Jaguar's source of bodies became part of BMC.

The combined company, British Motor Holdings, was absorbed into British Leyland two years later despite misgivings about its structure, which its subsequent nationalisation more than justified. Sir William retired in 1972, but lived to see the revival under Sir John Egan, which led Jaguar back into private ownership in 1984.

The Egan regime restored Jaguar's self-confidence but failed to staunch the losses that followed a downturn in the American market. Jaguar had been starved of investment under Leyland, and they no longer generated the cash to finance its own new model programme. It needed a partner and at first, it looked like just what General Motors might want, a swanky European up market marque to which buyers of its mass produced cars could aspire.

However, Ford wanted Jaguar too. GM was ready to take a 30 per cent share. It already owned Lotus and had been talking to Vickers about taking 40 per cent in Rolls Royce in 1991 in an effort to pre-empt BMW.
Ford paid 1.6 billion pounds ($2.5 billion) for Jaguar, and quickly learning the extent to which its new purchase was burdened with high costs and out of date plant.

Jaguar entered the century old motor industry at barely one third of its span, and with graceful styling, superior ride and handling, high performance, and world-class sporting fame became one of Britain's cherished symbols. The XK8, the car that marked the second watershed in Jaguar history some 50 years after the first, was emblematic of the new perspective at Jaguar. This was the recognition that it could not survive without the backing of Ford, and that the way forward was to take all that was good about Jaguars in the past and recreate its reputation with all that was best from Ford in the present.
On 1st January 2008, Ford made a formal announcement, which declared Tata Motors as the preferred bidder for Jaguar, and on 26 March 2008 announced that it had agreed to sell Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata Motors of India. Included in the deal were Daimler, and two dormant brands Lanchester and Rover. The sale completed on 2 June 2008 for 1.7 billion pounds.

Dawn Martin has been interested in motor vehicles since an early age. She has recently commenced a blog on the history of classic vehicles and is currently researching trucks, motorcycles and cars and producing downloadable publications which can be found on her website and in the members area.

BMW convertible

Older model BMW convertible tops were a cloth or vinyl soft top, which adds a higher degree of customizability for the vehicle owner from one of the world's leading automobile brands, than do hard tops or newer retractable hard tops. Like their hard top counterparts, the soft top convertible tops or roofs are basically fixed to the vehicle by means of a metal top frame that is hinged and folds away behind the rear seats of a car into a convertible top boot. The convertible tops allow flexibility to the structure of the automobile. The automobile can be changed from a closed, confined vehicle to an open air one, usually at a push of a button.

Types of BMW convertible tops:
Of course, the type of convertible top you need is dependent on the type of vehicle you have. BMW developed a variety of convertible models over the years. One of the most popular BMW models with a soft top option is the BMW 3-Series for model years 1972 through 2006. Model years after 2006 have a retractable hard top option, which are more expensive and not as flexible in material and color choice as a soft top. There are also models that are standard with convertible tops such as the sporty and very popular BMW Z3 and M Roadster, and BMW Z4 and M Roadster.

With a BMW convertible top, soft top, you have a variety of color and material options when replacing your top compared to a retractable hard top. This gives you more flexibility in your budget by allowing you to change the material or color to customize your BMW.

Specifications of the different models
BMW 3-series: The BMW 3-series of 1987-1993 are available in three varieties of topping material - German classic, Twillfast II, and Stayfast. These BMW convertible tops have windows made of plastic usually with a green tint. The standard color options available are black, brown and blue, however more options are available at different price points. The BMW 3-series of 1994-1996 were originally manufactured with Haartz Twillfast II topping material. You should look for tops with factory plastic retainers attached, which makes installation easier. It is recommended that the tension straps are also replaced at the time of replacing the convertible top as these wear out. The BMW 3-series of 1994-99 variety has different headliners to choose from depending on the year, manual lock or power lock option on the vehicle, and top frame configuration. The headliners come in a charcoal (dark gray) shade and are available in a variety of patterns to fit two and three bow configurations and if the top is a manual or power lock. Some vehicles are equipped with an automated system, allowing the driver to close the top simply with the push of a button. Other models have a manual latching system, which must be operated by hand. The 2000-2006 series of BMW convertible tops have all the regular features of the earlier series, in addition to Haartz Twillfast RPC topping material. This has superior acoustic properties than the earlier Twillfast II.

BMW Z3: The BMW Z3 Roadster convertible tops, in the early models, had some design flaws that were corrected. Some of the design corrections included addition of relief pockets, a stiffener over the plastic window, and inclusion of elastic straps to provide extra support to the tension straps.
BMW Z4: The BMW Z4 series use the same Haartz Twillfast RPC topping material of the earlier series, and are available in three variety of colors, including beige, grey, and black.

 

Bargain BMW Parts

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BMW Lighting

Xenon lights come in many different colors that correspond to the brightness of the bulbs. The M3 CSL's engine differs from the M3 with different camshafts, carbon-fiber intake manifold and alpha-N engine management. But also equally important are issues of how other components within your BMW may need to be improved to adequately deal with all of that upgraded horsepower. Once you look inside the new BMW 3 Series M3 you will immediately recognize that a existence of astonishment awaits you in the fine wood interior pare, the perfectly color and material complimenting titanium or aluminum trim, all of which underscores the generously spacious vehicle interior. Using original bmw accessories makes your BMW even more individualized and sporty. The ultimate site for the ultimate car featuring BMWs from classics to contemporary. Increased power means higher acceleration, superior speed and much greater stress on your brakes. Drivers anticipate more from their cars these days. This was the final year of production for the mighty E36, with only 50 coupes and 70 convertibles being made.

M is for Magnificent: Perfection has a price, and it's probably worth it. OEM part can be purchased both from a local dealer or online- and the online sites usually hold lower prices and much more mixture. It also had three times the of any other. BMW owners who go to performance driving schools must guarantee that this service is accomplished often, and that it is done proficiently. The tunning company offers high quality build using the best tuning part providers such as AC Schnitzer. Find the best price for BMW M3 Grilles at !
The new M3 V8 follows BMW's other M engines, which is to take a small engine and. Original BMW light debase wheels stress the energetic character and elect mode of your BMW body. Even just one or two parts can do a immense difference in the appearance or performance of the car. Other limited production modes (based on evolution models but featuring special paintwork and/or unique interior schemes commemorating championship wins) include the Europa, Ravaglia, Cecotto, and Europameister.Production of the original E30 M3 ended in early ing won more road races than any other model in history, the E30 M3 is considered by many to be the world's most successful road race car.

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Since Xenon bulbs have no filament, they will trigger the dreaded "CHECK LOWBEAM Anyone thinking of retro-fitting Xenon BMW lighting to their E39 should run this. Creating specialized and unique looks for your automobile can be a great recreational activity that need not make a large dent in your billfold. Some people want the old classics, like a Hemi Cuda or a Boss 302. You can count on them having the part you need in stock, or they will order the appropriate ones for your car. exclusive luxury and supreme versatility: the new BMW X5 takes driving pleasure to a higher BMW Xenon Headlights. We carry the largest selection of BMW Xenon Bulbs parts and accessories. They are modestly priced and you will really learn a great deal. Even your seat are highly customizable, and you can choose from heated seats, sports place, and even active lifestyle seats. If you wish to alter the appearance of your car, used BMW parts are probably not the best option.
From sporting and modern to completely elegant, there's something to suit almost every taste. Buying the right part the first time, before you install it, will ensure yo get the performance gains you h of these upgrades is easily reversible and will increase the driving enjoyment of your BMW. Also, the type of transmitting and brake usage will help determine how often your fluids demand maintenance. There are also a variety of other professionally run driving schools around the USA that can teach you excellent driving has a car that they have always dreamed of owning since they were kids. It is as strong as steel yet weighs far less.
When your Bimmer expels exhaust from the motor, if you are not using a set of BMW s, chances are that your automobile is wasting precious HP to push that most BMW enthusiasts, once they buy a new car, that is only the very start of an extensive and often expensive process of modifying to achieve boosted. Searching online for your parts and accessories is likely the easiest way to find what you want. When we go into the interior of your BMW, get ready to take from any assortment of looks from sporty to decadent. You hold options when it comes to purchasing repair guides and tools. Capitol BMW, 5200 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC 27616.

Benefits of BMW Accessories

You might be thinking, why should you buy BMW accessories when your car's spare parts are working just fine? Well, it's easy to think about it that way. But the truth is, BMW accessories are more than just eye candy. They are not there just so you can brag about your friends and networks that you own a spanking cool BMW car. Here are some more benefits that can definitely change your mind about buying those new spare parts:
 
Function - These accessories are built with the function in mind. Whether you are buying headlights, a windshield, or even just a bag to latch onto your BMW motor cycle, all of these accessories have a special function to fulfill. This is also the reason why accessories of BMW are made with the highest quality in check. This is also what makes the accessories of BMW so popular even for vehicles that are not under the said brand. Experts know that they are getting bang for their buck when buying this type of accessories.
 
Design - Elegance and luxury are at the core of BMW accessories. So is classical timelessness. So when you buy this brand of accessories, you are not merely getting some eye candy. You are not just getting these accessories because of riding the current fad. You are actually investing in a design which would definitely be valuable vintage given a few years or decades from now.

Protection - BMW accessories are also a great way to keep your car at its most excellent shape. By purchasing them, you are actually availing of the latest technologies that BMW has made recently

 

The 2008 BMW 6-Series

If you like the 2007 BMW 6 Series, more than likely you are going to like the 2008 BMW 6-Series even more. You see, this past year BMW has taken the 6-series and given it a bit of a facial, fixing a few blemishes and adding a few more details that provides a bit of change while still providing the same great feel of the original car. The new 2008 is definitely looking good, and while there have only been a few minor changes, they have all been for the better, giving the 2008 BMW 6 Series an even better look than before. If you take a close look under the hood of the new 6 Series for 2008, you'll notice the 4.8 liter V8 that idles quietly. It is the same engine that the 2007 models boasted and puts out about 360 lb ft of torque as well as 360 horsepower as well. In just 5.3 seconds the coupe can do 0-60 mph and the convertible is not far behind, doing the 0-60mph in just 5.6 seconds. Both cars come with the six speed manual as the base transmission as well.

However, both the Steptronic and SMG automatic options are no longer being used. Instead the car now has the newest BMW six speed Sport Automatic transmission if you want to go automatic, and there are special steering wheel paddle shifters that come with this new transmissions. Also, while the Sport Automatic transmission is made to help match rpms when downshifting, there is also a special sport button that you can push to get more dynamic and quicker shift action as well.

There are a few exterior updates as well, which include extruded side sills, an air intake that is just a bit larger, and special LED accented headlights, which are very similar to those that are on the Audi R8. The LEDs that are right above the headlights also act as the signals for turning as well. The back end of the car is a bit more rounded this year and the center brake light is now a part of the spoiler lip, which is built a bit chunkier. Also, the taillights have been reshaped since the back is more rounded and there are new color options when it comes to the paint job on the new 2008 BMW 6 Series as well.

On the inside of the 2008 BMW 6 Series you'll find that there are new trim and leather options as well. If you get the convertible model, you'll get the special SunReflective Technology on the seats. This was first used on the 3-Series convertible back in 2007, and it works to treat the leather to help reflect away the sun, which helps to make sure that the seat temperatures do not get as hot from the sun. The special lane departure warning system has also been added to the 2008 6 series as well. Also, the special adaptive cruise control has been added to the car, which has a special stop and go feature to use in heavy traffic.
When it comes to safety, there are several new features as well. First of all, all the seats in the car have the Active Head Restraints, which help to keep the head and neck from being injured if you are in a rear end collision. Also, the special LED turn signal and brake lights have a quicker and brighter response, and the new third brake light improves visibility when you are braking as well.

For those looking for a sporty luxury car that has great technology as well as excellent power, the new 2008 BMW 6 Series is a car to consider. Whether you want a coupe or a convertible, you are sure to like what BMW has to offer this year. With a few new tweaks that just make the car better, it has all that you've come to expect from BMW and a whole lot more.

Classic Car Parts

When one is thinking of buying a classic car, the first question that comes to one's mind is whether he or she could afford to get it repaired. This is because classic car parts are not easy to find, and one might have to pay a hefty price for even a small part, for a classic car.
 
Most of the classic car parts which one get from the market fall in the used category. One needs a great deal of effort to locate them, then make sure they will work with one's car, and finally to negotiate a decent price. Not all mechanics are familiar with classic car parts. There are specialized repair shops for such cars, and one should consult with them before purchasing any classic car part. Some of these parts could cost you a few thousand dollars. Remember, when you are getting your classic car repaired, all of its parts should be carefully stored. There are certain classic car parts, such as steering wheels or brakes, which were made to suit the needs of a different time period. These parts may still be functional, but might not be suitable for today's world.

And do not forget that classic cars did not come with safety devices, so there is always a chance that someone may steal a valuable car part off of your vintage car. You must take care of that before ordering a new part for your classic car. You can secure the parts of your classic car by speaking with an expert of your make and model.

 

3 Tips For Finding Classic Car Parts

Many people truly appreciate the beauty and historical value of a classic car, but it usually takes a lot to maintain. One of the major problems involves finding the right classic car parts.
As classic cars are no longer being manufactured, it is obvious very difficult to find their parts. When a car owner does find a part, it may not always be appropriate for their cars or may come at a very expensive price. Even if they do manage to buy the right piece, they have to exert even more effort to look for people who actually know how to install the parts.
 
Having talked about all the difficulties, this article is about to show you some great tips for locating the right parts for your classic car:
Look for a Special Mechanic
Believe it or not, there are mechanics and repair shops that specialize only in classic cars. If you are serious about maintaining your car, then you should take the time to locate these shops. Some of the more advanced shops are already on the internet so you can easily look them up and compare them with one another before picking one. Sometimes though, classic car repair shops may not be found near your area.
Look for Parts Online
You are able to find classic car parts online, if you are a fairly good mechanic yourself and would simply like to look for the right parts to install. Some merchants may put up parts for sale on public ad pages, auctions, car club websites and personal websites.
Be careful though. It is important that you should have more than average knowledge about what you are looking for exactly. You should also have some experience at online shopping. The online world is notorious for having just as many bad merchants as there are good ones. You could easily get tricked or ripped off.
Join Classic Car Forums and Groups
Before you buy just any classic car parts, make sure you ask for the opinions of some car enthusiasts. You can find many of them in online forums and groups. Some of them may even have their very own informational website or blog. Why not sign-up with these helpful forums and sites? Many of its members can offer you the right tips on just any car topics and may even be able to point you to the right mechanics you should be seeing.

As said, it is not easy to find classic car parts, but I hope you at least have some ideas about where to start after reading this article. Remember to always be meticulous and careful, you might just waste your money and effort on a wrong part.

 

Classic Car Parts - How to Locate Hard to Find Parts

We all know how had it can be to locate classic car parts when your ready to restore your car. There are a lot of places that sell them, but you don't know if they are reputable parts dealers. You know that you need the parts, but you don't know where to start.

First I would begin by searching your local area, at least you can easily get the information that you need about the business that your dealing with. Hemmings motor news is a great resource, and they are completely reliable, and have been in the business for years.

You can never go wrong when looking for classic car parts to get a copy of Hemmings motor news, most book stores carry it. After you have exhausted both of these options, you will need to scour the web looking for parts, this can get a bit harder to do.

If you have gotten to this stage of the game, you need to research the companies very carefully before you buy from them. This will take some time, you need to check with the BBB, and the local chamber of commerce where the business is located.

Just to help make it a bit easier I will give you a few places that I have done business with, and I know they are reputable companies. First let's go with Year One; this company has been in the business for years, and I have personally done business with them, and found it to be a good company.

Next up is Classic Industries; this is another great company to do business with, I have bought a number of parts from them also. The two companies are a lot alike in what they do, but they do stock a different variety of classic car parts.

If your restoring a truck, I would suggest LMC truck parts for classic truck parts, this is another company that has been in business for a long time. They sell quality truck parts at a fair price, and also Hemmings motor news is great for trucks.

If you look in the right places for your classic car parts you should find exactly what you need, and the quality you need. Searching for parts can be a daunting task, and it is most certainly not the most fun parts of restoring a classic car, but you need to do it to get the job done.

If you take your time, and search for you parts the right way you will be surprised what you can find for your car. I don't recommend the use of used classic car parts for a restoration, the whole idea here is to make the car new again, and you can't do that buying a lot of used parts.

Most companies who sell used parts don't have a great return policy either, generally your just stuck with the parts that you bought. You need to be very careful if you decide to go this route, if you do you will most likely need to refurbish the parts you buy, and you will not save money if this is the case.

I've been in the automotive business for about 20 or 25 years, I have worked in all facets of the industry, from parts to restoration, all different makes and models, I just want to keep people interested in the old cars because it's where my heart is.

Finding Classic Car Parts For Your Vintage Ford Mustang

If you are the proud owner of a vintage Ford Mustang, you might think that finding classic car parts is more difficult than it really is. While it is true that it can be difficult to locate the authentic or the original components for the earliest models of 1960's Ford Mustangs, you have to keep in mind that it is one of the few "muscle cars" that have been in production for five decades. For this reason, finding classic car parts for your vintage Ford Mustang might be easier than locating parts for other original classics.
Of course, the Internet makes finding classic car parts much easier because there are websites for parts suppliers that offer the original and aftermarket parts, products and enhancement kits for the interior and exterior of your "pony car." If you really want to save time and money, this is probably the easiest way to do it. While there might have been changes made to this original street-racing sports car over the years, it is still possible to take advantage of resources that make finding classic car parts an easier task, unlike some other models of collector autos that were taken out of production, many years ago.

This doesn't necessarily mean that you can run down to the local auto supply store and find what you are looking for because there is an exclusivity to finding classic car parts, when it comes to some of these older models of America's popular "muscle car". What many of the vintage Ford enthusiasts are doing is upgrading their vintage vehicle with turbochargers and superchargers, besides making modifications to turn it into a more radical street-rod.

There are some expert restoration specialists that can give you pointers on the types of performance upgrades you might want to consider and there are all kinds of aftermarket seats, trim packages, wheels, tires and more. Depending on the types of enhancements you wish to make, you can find interior and exterior kits to transform your vehicle into a unique, limited edition and customized Mustang, with better performance and power.

It does not really matter whether you invested into a vintage specimen for a restoration project, an investment-quality collector item or you just want to start racing other classic "muscle cars" at local events, finding classic car parts might be necessary, at some point. Depending on the purpose for your investment, there might be different kinds of components you will find yourself searching for. If you are able to find a resource that offers information about everything you need to know, it could make finding classic car parts much easier, regardless of whether you need original replacement parts or performance enhancement parts.