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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.

Drive axles and differentials after disassembly – how to choose the right gear ratio for your driving style

How to choose the right drive axle and differential for your driving style? Definitions, gear ratios, compatibility, model examples, and FAQs. Used and rebuilt – specifically.

Volkswagen – solidity and reliability. Why is used VW parts a wise choice?

Volkswagen is renowned for its durability. Find out when used VW parts make the most sense: models, compatibility, examples, installation, and practical FAQs.

The second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from 1998–2012

How to revitalize BMW, Mercedes, Audi, MINI, and VW youngtimers? Availability, compatibility, retrofit scenarios, and FAQs—all from used parts.

Premium interior at half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels and multimedia

How to build a premium interior for half the price? Second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia: compatibility, selection, installation, examples, and FAQs.

Second-hand Mini John Cooper Works Pro sports exhaust – a legal way to get a real sound and +7 HP

Used JCW Pro exhaust? Legal sound, up to +7 HP, and installation without modifications. Selection, compatibility, installation, comparisons, and FAQs for Mini owners.

5 Reasons Why a Used OEM Part Is a Better Choice Than an Aftermarket Part

Used OEM part or aftermarket? 5 specific reasons, examples from popular models, and simple selection criteria. Practical, fast, no modifications.

Used on-board car electronics – why choose second-hand ECU modules and sensors?

Do used ECUs and sensors make sense? Global Parts guide: VIN/OEM selection, HW/SW compatibility, installation, FAQs, and practical examples.

Safely Buy Used Car Parts Online – A Step-by-Step Guide

How to buy used parts online? Global Parts Guide: strategies, VIN/OEM selection, categories, and examples – for drivers and garages.

BMW Code B58, i.e. 340 HP aftermarket - Checklist before purchasing a turbocharger and intercooler for the BMW 3 Series (G20)

Global Parts' user-friendly guide to the BMW B58 (G20) turbocharger and intercooler. Compatibility, OEM, fitment, checklists, and FAQs. Check fitment by VIN.