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Tuning Trends 2025 – From New Materials to Digital Personalization

As 2025 draws to a close, here are the real tuning trends: new materials, 3D printing, over-the-air customization, used OEMs, and digital accessories. Tables and FAQs.

Air conditioning and heating – parts selection and maintenance for year-round comfort

Car air conditioning and heating: how to choose used OEM components, what to service and when. Tables with brand examples, procedures, and FAQs.

The Audi five-cylinder engine – a legend from Quattro to RS3 and how to care for it with genuine Audi parts

What makes the Audi five-cylinder engine unique and which models does it come in? How to choose a used OEM by VIN/OEM. Comparison tables and FAQs.

Original, replacement or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?

Genuine, aftermarket, and used parts – differences in cost, quality, and fitment by VIN/OEM. Comparison tables and FAQs. Global Parts.

Stock vs. sports suspension – differences in design and is it worth buying used suspension parts?

Stock vs. Sport Suspension: Design, Specifications, and Part Selection. Tables, Examples, and FAQs. Check Fitment at Global Parts.

BMW – sporty performance and precision. How do original used parts extend the life of a Bavarian icon?

BMW and Genuine Used Parts: Facts, VIN/OEM Selection Procedures, Examples, and Tables. How to Extend the Life of a Bavarian Icon Without Sacrificing Precision.

Why it's worth buying used gearboxes and engines - facts instead of myths

Used transmissions and engines: facts, myths, VIN/OEM selection procedures, examples, and cost ratios. An expert guide with tables and FAQs.

Gearbox: manual, automatic or DSG – typical faults and a guide to buying a used gearbox

Manual, automatic, DSG – differences, faults, and how to wisely buy a used gearbox. Specific models from the Global Parts offer and a practical FAQ.

The Mercedes OM642 engine gets a second lease of life – how injectors and a turbocharger restore the power of the 3.0 V6 CDI

OM642 3.0 V6 CDI engine – characteristics, common faults, and a maintenance plan. Injectors and a turbocharger can restore smooth operation and performance.

New or Used? Comparing the Cost and Quality of Car Parts

New parts or used OEM parts? Specific quality and cost comparisons, examples, differences table, and FAQs. Check fitment at Global Parts.

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