The ups and downs of buying BMW performance parts online
Whether you own a new BMW and want to tweak its performance to squeeze out a few more BHP, or re a classic enthusiast and enjoy tuning up your old E36, buying BMW performance parts is never as easy or as cheap as many of us would like it to be. Most BMW enthusiasts these days have figured out that buying parts from a local dealer is really a habit reserved for those with money to burn, but we are also quickly learning that buying BMP performance parts online is fraught with pitfalls and money scams that we are only to wise to avoid.
Genuine only please!
When you are looking for BMW performance parts online, you are often better buying a well priced, refurbished original part than you are buying a shiny new part at what looks like a bargain price. Whilst there are some good, cheap alternatives to genuine BMW parts out there, there are also a frightening number of Eastern factories churning out ‘fake’ or copy products which are inferior in both material and build. Whilst this might be something you can get away with for a door handle or interior trim part, it is to be avoided at all costs when it comes to BMW performance parts. The precision engineering which these German built cars rely on for their reliability and high performance can be thrown out of kilter by installing inferior parts, with dire consequences for the health of your engine and its components.
Bidder beware
Online auction sites can be a great way to obtain parts from genuine sellers, who may be breaking a vehicle or just have spares lying around they wish to get rid of. However, there are some cowboys out there, so to ensure you are buying from a reputable seller, check their feedback and positive feedback rating to ensure you are not being seen off. Don’t let sellers overcharge for postage either. It’s easy to get a postage quote from the Royal Mail, and although sellers like to recover their packing and listing fees from the postage too, if it seems too high then don’t be afraid to query it.
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