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Finding cheap auto parts should be the aim of every car owner and enthusiast. Below are listed 7 tips that will help you find the cheap auto parts you deserve.

1. Know what you are looking for. The most important point is to know what you need. To many people set off looking for parts before they really know what they are looking for. Do your research and make sure you have a good idea of what the going rate is, how can you get cheap parts if you don’t know how much they are!?

2. Shop around. There is a ton of money to be saved on your parts if you are willing to shop around. If you are buying from a dealer then it is a good idea to tell them if you have found the part cheaper, they will usually be more than willing to give you a better price.

3. Buy from the right auto parts store. If you aren’t in the know it’s quite difficult to spot a good store from a bad one. A good auto parts store will clearly display their contact details as well as displaying details about their stock. They should display which models they supply stock for and everything should be priced. The typical worker should know the stock inside and out and should know exactly what you need.

4. Try and buy used. This isn’t always a good idea but on certain things it is usually easy to get a great deal on part used stock. If you hunt around you may find the part you are looking for at an amazing discount due to the fact that they are no longer new. If you have an old car this may be your only option.

5. Buy online. The advent of the internet means that you no longer need to visit scrap yards to get hold of used or salvaged cheap auto parts. There are many online sources from ebay to specialist scrap yard sites that will submit your part request to numerous sites for free, you then just sit and wait for them to come to you.

6. Price comparison sites. You should make full use of price comparison sites, they really will find you the cheapest main dealer in the country and it costs you nothing.

7. Use your gut instinct. Whichever methods you use you should always go with what feels right, if the salesman seems a little pushy then walk out the door.

Finding cheap auto parts can be time consuming and laborious but can save you a ton of cash in the long run and it is always worth trying to save money.

Dougal Kay has always owned and restored cars. Save heaps of money on your next car from the Government car auction.

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Over the years, cars have leapt from a tool of convenience and productivity to a status symbol, achieving iconic status. Driving has gone from a privilege to a rite of passage. The legal driving age varies little from state to state, and generally hovers around 16. A few states don’t even require kids to have a learners permit before letting them out on the road. So basically, before we’ll allow them to buy tobacco, alcohol or a firearm in most places, they’re turned loose with a large, heavy and more widely destructive weapon.

More American teens die from car wrecks each year than from any other cause. The statistics are appalling. According to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association, a 2005 survey conducted by the Allstate Foundation reported that out of 1,000 drivers between the ages of 15 and 17, more than 50 percent said they routinely use their cell phone while behind the wheel. Forty-seven percent said they find passengers to be distracting. In fact, statistics show that vehicle-related death rates among drivers in this demographic increase with each passenger.

Kids aren’t the only ones being irresponsible on the roads. Many busy adults also use their daily commutes to multitask, taking care of missed morning chores like shaving or even applying makeup. That’s only a good use of your time if you are aspiring to be the prettiest girl at the multi-vehicle pileup. Everybody has cell phones these days, and it is not at all unusual for people to use their drive time to chat with a friend or return important business calls. Next time you stop at a traffic light, take a brief second to glance at the drivers in either side of you. Chances are very good that at least on of them is talking on a cell phone.

Odds are also good, that at that very same light, some parent is turned around tending to children in the back seat. Anyone who has any kind of experience with kids at all knows that it’s unrealistic to expect them to sit quietly all the time, and they don’t have the maturity to comprehend the dangers of distracted drivers. The best solution is to make sure children are properly strapped into car seats, or booster seats, appropriate to their size before the vehicle starts moving. If and adjustment needs to be made, or some other situation needs to be seen to, then pull over.

Food is another common distraction for most drivers. Think about it; if you’ve got one hand on your Big Mac and the other one on your extra large soda, neither one is firmly on the steering wheel. What would happen if you suddenly had to depend on your French fry-greased hands to make a sharp turn to avoid hitting a small child or a semi truck? The seconds wasted as the wheel slides around clumsily in your hands could save someone’s life. You can visit http://www.driving-safety-guide.com to learn more about driving safely.

A lot of risky behavior can be avoided by making a point to ask yourself if it’s worth someone getting hurt or even killed. For example, “Is the few minutes I’ll save by applying my lipstick while driving worth the possibility of a collision?” It sounds like a no-brainer, but it’s a choice so may people make several times a day.

Kelly Hunter operates http://www.driving-safety-guide.com and writes about Driving Safety.

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