| Tips for buying VW Auto parts OnlineIf you're | | | | some protections against these sorts of |
| a proud Volkswagen owner chances are you've | | | | problems. |
| wanted to upgrade its performance or replace | | | | |
| worn out parts. Much of this work you can do | | | | Buy The Good Stuff |
| yourself with the right tools and a garage. | | | | |
| Working on your VW yourself can give you a | | | | There are far too many sellers on auction |
| greater appreciation for your vehicle and | | | | sites peddling cheap VW Parts. You should be |
| save you a lot of money on labor. You can | | | | wary of any prices that seem too good to be |
| also save yourself a lot of money by buying | | | | true. You should also make sure to stick to |
| vw auto parts online. This isn't without | | | | brands you recognize. You don't want to risk |
| risks however. There are several things you | | | | damaging your expensive Volkswagen engine by |
| should know before buying auto parts online. | | | | putting a cheap part on it do you? These |
| | | | cheap parts usually don't have any warrantee |
| Research The Seller | | | | to speak of, and who knows if the company |
| | | | will still exist if and when you have a |
| If you're shopping around on eBay you can use | | | | problem. While it may cost more to "do |
| the built-in feedback mechanism that eBay | | | | things right", you'll be glad you did knowing |
| provides. This can give you an idea if the | | | | that the parts you put on your VW have been |
| seller is trustworthy or not. Many sellers | | | | researched and properly tested by the |
| have very poor service and may refuse to give | | | | manufacturer. |
| refunds or exchanges for items you purchase. | | | | |
| If a seller has a lot of negative feedback | | | | Be Aware of Shipping Costs |
| that is a huge red flag that you should steer | | | | |
| clear. Luckily most VW Auto Parts are | | | | Many sellers, especially on eBay, make most |
| available from multiple sellers. | | | | of their money by charging outrageous rates |
| | | | for shipping. While many auto parts such as |
| If you are purchasing parts from a web site | | | | tires and wheels are heavy and cost quite a |
| rather than auction be sure to research the | | | | bit to ship, you should be able to tell if a |
| site before placing an order. Forums can be | | | | shipping rate is reasonable or not. |
| a great place to do this research. Most | | | | Remember, once you commit to buy something on |
| members of VW forums have a few favorite | | | | eBay you are obligated to do it, so be sure |
| companies from whom they purchase most of | | | | to check the shipping rates prior to bidding! |
| their auto parts. People also like to let | | | | |
| others know if the have bad experiences with | | | | Have Fun |
| a certain company or ebay seller. Searching | | | | |
| these forums for the site or eBay seller in | | | | Upgrading your car is all about having more |
| question can give you a great idea of their | | | | fun while driving, however please be safe. |
| reputation and trustworthiness. | | | | Make sure to have someone else around while |
| | | | you are working on the car, and don't be |
| Protect Yourself | | | | afraid to pay someone to install parts you |
| | | | aren't comfortable with doing yourself. The |
| Using Paypal to pay for your purchase can | | | | safety of you and your family depend on the |
| give you extra protection in the event that | | | | quality of any work performed on your VW. |
| you never receive your item or have an issue | | | | |
| with the seller. You can file a complaint | | | | I hope these tips have given you a good idea |
| with paypal and often receive a refund. If | | | | of things to look out for when buying VW auto |
| too many complaints for a certain seller are | | | | parts on The Internet. Now that you're armed |
| filed paypal may freeze or close their | | | | with the proper information you can buy parts |
| account. Credit card companies also offer | | | | for your VW safely and save lots of money. |