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Vehicle Spares

Vehicle spares prices may not bother you too much if you have a car that is being looked after by the agents under the coverage of a service or maintenance plan.  However, next time the agents perform a repair or service on your car, look at the invoice, even if you had not paid a cent.  The prices of vehicle spares may come as a rude surprise.  Once your coverage has expired, remember that you become responsible for those vehicle spares expenses, next time they are due.  Let Looking4Spares find good used spares vehicle spares to ease the financial shock.

The franchised agents charge exorbitant prices for many of their vehicle spares, for no apparent reason. Frequently, the same parts with the same brand names can be obtained from other parts outlets for a much lower price.  Still, that might mean a 30% saving on a R30 000 diesel pump, so it is still a lot of money. Cars that have been involved in accidents can be donor cars for many parts that have sustained no damage, and it is our job to find these parts for you among our network of over 300 parts suppliers countrywide.  Once you have submitted your query on or website, we will start to circulate your parts request out to all leading scrapyards and parts suppliers who may start phoning you shortly.                                                  
Looking4Spares have so many contacts and suppliers that your odds of finding the right parts with us are very good indeed. Contact us today on 08617777222 so that we can start looking for the vehicle spares you need from a scrapyard.

Car Spares

Many people have fond memories of cars of years gone by.  Certainly, a backyard mechanic or committed enthusiast could often fix a car quickly and cheaply with generic car spares poached from almost any scrapyard wreck, a bit of luck and the proverbial piece of wire.  However, car spares have become more specialised and more expensive, and modern cars are often very difficult to work on for people who have had no formal training. Looking4Spares can help you find good used parts for you car at much lower prices than new spares.

Fill in the form on the Parts Request page; supply as much information as possible, so that we know exactly what to look for.We will then distribute your car spares request amongst our network of more than 200 parts suppliers countrywide. Do not be surprised if our suppliers start ‘phoning you the very same day; in fact, we might find the part you are looking for within a couple of hours.

Of course, some safety-critical parts or wear and tear parts are best bought new, like brake pads. However, there are many car wrecks at scrapyards that can donate all manner of serviceable parts that are a lot cheaper used than new.These include parts such as air conditioner compressors, radiators, suspension parts, wheels, engine or gearbox parts and interior trim.

Looking4Spares is a used car spares procurement specialist with an extended network of suppliers to take the pain out of finding parts for your car.  If it is out there, we will find it. Contact us today to learn more and find the parts you are looking for today.

Auto Spares

Auto spares have become a lot more expensive that they used to be.  Car manufacturers design many spares to be specific to their vehicles and one may often not be able to obtain generic equivalents at lower prices elsewhere. Looking4Spares can help you find auto spares for your car.

South Africans have tended to lose touch with the actual prices of auto spares.  Unlike many other countries, local buyers are discerning and demanding and as such, many cars are sold with service or maintenance plans as standard.  In the case of a service plan, a car’s services are prepaid for a set number of kilometres or years in advance, whichever comes first.  A maintenance plan not only covers services, but also wear and tear maintenance items such as brake pads and clutches.  This means that many people never actually pay for parts themselves while under the coverage of these plans, and they subsequently have little idea what auto spares cost.

Current economic conditions are tough and an increasing number of people keep their cars for longer, often beyond the coverage of service and maintenance plans, which means that they are responsible for the account when the car is serviced or a part wears out or fails.  The franchised agents may sometimes be extremely expensive and the consumer may simply not have the cash to pay for expensive parts.  In addition, most imported cars’ parts are also imported, making them vulnerable to the exchange rate and affecting supply turnaround times.

Let Looking4Spares help you find auto spares.We might be able to obtain used parts in good condition at a considerable saving to you, so contact us today.

Used Truck Spares

Commercial transport is the life blood of South African business, without the trucks that continually cross this vast country commerce would slowly but surely come to a halt. The business of transport provides a livelihood for many South African’s, drivers, loaders, engineers and the owners of the transport companies themselves. These business owners know that any downtime has an immediate effect on their bottom line and that it is essential that damaged vehicles be repaired as quickly and in as cost effective manner as possible. Where cost effectiveness is the difference between a company that flourishes in tough economic times and one which perishes many transport company owners are turning to used truck spares as a solution to maintenance problems.

Traditionally the source of these used truck spares has been the scrap yards that can be found across South Africa, this is still the case. However, with the increasing pressure of modern commerce and the tough economic times being faced by business owners a new, more effective way of sourcing used truck spares has replaced the old ‘phone and hope’ method of locating parts. This new methods uses the reach of the Internet and a database of salvage dealers around South Africa to locate parts quickly and efficiently.

If the business owner is in possession of some information about the part he or she wishes to locate then delivery is usually within 24 hours. Information like engine, gearbox and diff codes, VIN number (found on license disc) and mark and trim of vehicle can make the location of the required part much easier.

By harnessing the power of the Internet Part Find has made it easier for fleet owners to keep their vehicles on the road by locating used truck spares, where they can contribute to the commercial success of not only the owners them selves but the country as a whole. Commercial vehicle operators trying to find used truck spares can visit Part Find’s web site at www.looking4spares.co.za where they can fill out a free used parts request form or they can contact Part Find on their national contact line, 0861 77 77 22.

Used Truck Parts

Running a commercial transport company can be a stressful business, tight deadlines and tough economic times make profits elusive and a vehicle removed from the pool can be extremely costly. For this reason transport business owners are continually looking for ways to keep their fleets in tip top condition as cost effectively as possible. One of the traditional ways to ensure that fleets are kept on the road is to source used truck parts so that repairs can be carried out quickly with a minimum impact on the bottom line of the business. Used truck parts are indistinguishable from their new counterparts and can be obtained at a far lower cost. The other advantage of used parts is that older parts can be sourced with ease. The challenge is of course locating the used part as quickly as possible.

Used truck parts are available from scrap yards across South Africa, the problem being that there are hundreds of scrap yards and not all of them will have a specific part in their inventory. Given the pressures of running a modern transport business owners cannot spend hours on the phone trying to locate a specific part.

Fortunately the Internet is providing business owners with a quick and easy way to source inexpensive parts. By using the Internet to obtain information about the part required and by harnessing a network of salvage dealers across the country specialists are able to source parts extremely quickly, usually within 24 hours.

Contact Part Find or fill in the used parts request form to immediately begin searching for the part in question. Remember that the more details you can furnish about the used truck parts you require the more quickly your part will be found and the more accurate the match will be. Details such as engine, gearbox and diff codes, VIN number (found on license disc) and mark and trim of vehicle are always helpful. If you would like to contact Part Find directly you can use their national contact number 0861 77 77 22. By using these valuable tools you can ensure that your fleet remains on the road, where it should be.

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