Buy from Car Parts Near Me or Elsewhere?

Commonly it is easy to search for 'car parts near me' when in need of a car part for your beloved car. You shouldn't really restrict your search to car parts near you. Did you know, you could buy car parts from anywhere in the world including the UK and have it shipped to you.

Buying and receiving car parts is not cheap. But it doesn’t have to be. You choose and find the parts you need, whether it be brake, rotors, exterior lights, or even a new windshield and have a forwarder where you purchase ship directly to your door step.

The best part is, if you can’t find what you’re looking for in the country you’re in, if you find something from the UK, company like ForwardVia can ship it to you at a reasonable price, chipping off a sum of the large expense fixing your car will cost.

What are the typical car parts near me you can buy? #

When you search for car parts near me, you are probably looking for car parts for your vehicle. Below are some of the most common car parts you can buy near you or online.

Oil and Oil Filter - Every three to six months, or every 3,000 to 5,000 miles

Windshield Wiper Blades - Every year or two (less in hot climates if a vehicle sits outside and is exposed to sunlight and high ambient temperatures).

Air filter - Every three or four years, or 30,000 to 50,000 miles. Filter life can be much less if a vehicle is driven on dusty gravel roads.

Brake Pads - Every three to five years, or 30,000 to 70,000 miles. Replacement frequency can vary greatly depending on the type of vehicle (larger, heavier vehicles wear out their brake pads more quickly than smaller vehicles), the type of original equipment brake linings (semi-metallic and ceramic linings usually last much longer than non asbestos organic linings), the type of driving you do (stop-and-go city driving increases pad wear dramatically), and your driving style.

Battery - Every four to five years (mileage doesn't matter). Less in really hot climates (maybe only three years). Unfortunately we can't send batteries. Some batteries are considered as dangerous goods by international aviation, ForwardVia.com is a certified to ship lit-ion batteries up to 100 WHr.

Headlights and/or taillight bulbs - Five to seven years, depends on how much night time driving you do. Driving on rough, bumpy roads can also shorten the life of conventional bulbs with filaments (no effect on Xenon bulbs which do not have a filament inside, or LED taillights).

Tires - Every five to seven years, depending on number of miles driven annually, the type of driving you do, and the wear rating on the tires (a higher wear rating number means the tire should last longer). Hard cornering and aggressive driving can increase tire wear dramatically. So can wheel misalignment.

Spark Plugs - Platinum and iridium plugs should normally last 100,000 miles, or about 8 years if you drive 12,000 miles/year. Spark plugs may have to be replaced sooner if short trip driving causes them to foul, or your engine is burning oil due to worn rings or valve guide seals.

Belts - The serpentine belt should last 75,000 miles or about six years, and the timing belt (if your engine has one) should last 100,000 miles or about 8 years.

Brake Calipers, Wheel Cylinders and Master Cylinder - Typically last 100,000 miles or more, but eventually succumb to internal corrosion and deterioration of the rubber seals. Need to be replaced is leaking or sticking. Often replaced at second brake job (seldom necessary at first brake job).

Alternator - May last the life of your vehicle, or it may fail after 5 or 6 years of driving. The alternator keeps the battery charged, and supplies voltage for your vehicle's electrical system. High demand applications typically shorten alternator life. Alternators are a frequently replaced item, and also a frequently misdiagnosed car part. Charging problems can often result from poor electrical connections (battery cables or alternator wiring harness). An alternator should always be tsted BEFORE it is replaced to determine if it is good or bad.

Fuel Pump - May last the life of your vehicle, or it may fail after 5 or 6 years of driving. The fuel pump runs constantly, and can be damage by rust or dirt inside the fuel tank. Running the fuel tank dry or driving with a very low fuel level inside the tank may starve the pump for lubrication, causing it to fail. Fuel pumps are also a frequently replaced item, and also a frequently misdiagnosed car part. Fuel delivery problems are often caused by plugged fuel filters, bad fuel pressure regulators, or wiring or electrical problems.

Water pump - May last the life of your vehicle, or it may fail after 6 to 8 years of driving. The shaft seal inside the water pump wears, and eventually starts to leak. The loss of coolant will cause your engine to overheat.

Fuses - You may never have to replace a fuse on your vehicle, but fuses are a frequently replaced item because of electrical problems. Fuses protect againt current overloads, so if a fuse has failed the circuit or component that the fuse protects may have a short or overload. Replacement fuses MUST be the SAME AMP RATING as the original fuse. Never substitute a fuse with a higher amp rating as this may increase the risk of a car fire!

Engine Sensors - Most sensors should last upwards of 150,000 miles, but accumulated time and mileage can cause some sensors to fail much sooner. A bad sensor will usually turn on the Check Engine Light and set a fault code. Oxygen sensors on late model cars should usually last upwards of 100,000 miles, but may be fouled at any mileage by coolant leaks or an engine that is burning oil. Throttle position sensors can develop worn spots causing erratic readings. Crankshaft Position Sensors can develop internal cracks or shorts from exposure to engine heat that affect their output. Same for coolant sensors. Mass airflow sensors may become contaminated with dirt or fuel varnish.

Muffler - Most late model original equipment mufflers are stainless steel, and will typically last 10 years or 100,000 miles (or more) depending on environmental exposure to road salt and moisture.

Shocks & Struts - The shocks and struts on many vehicles are NEVER replaced during the life of the vehicle. But after 50,000 to 75,000 miles of driving, many shocks and struts are getting noticeably soft. Replacing these parts is often recommended to restore like-new ride and handling. Shocks and struts may also be replaced at any time to upgrade performance handling.

Clutch - Varies greatly with how the vehicle is driven, but normally should last up to 100,000 miles with normal driving. Towing, aggressive driving and poor driving habits (such as "riding the clutch") can drastically shorten the life of this component.

Automatic Transmission - Should last the life of your vehicle, but may fail at any point from 70,000 miles on. Towing, aggressive driving or anything that causes the transmission to run hotter than normal can shorten its life and lead to failure.

Instead of buying car parts near me, can I buy online in the UK? #

Yes you certainly can. There are many car parts store in the UK for you to choose from. You can buy new or used card parts for vintage cars, European and British made cars, or any hard to find car parts. Here are the list of some of the uk car part stores:

• eBay.co.uk
• Autodoc
• Halfords
• SES Autoparts
• Online Car parts
  

How to ship car parts from the UK?
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If you need any vehicle parts shipped from the UK or Europe, all you need to do are these few steps.

1. Register for FREE to get a ForwardVia UK address here

2. Buy the car part you need from any UK or European stores, including EbayUk and any other online stores.

3. Use the ForwardVia UK address as your delivery address

4. Forwardvia will receive your goods and we will ship it off to your address, no matter where you are.