SAVE MONEY ON PARTS FOR REPAIRS:
As an auto dealer, labor costs for repairs and parts will be a LARGE expense. When repairing your vehicles, you’ll need to purchase parts to replace any faulty components. Here are some places you can buy parts:
ONLINE STORES: There are also many online retailers that sell parts for various types of vehicles such as: Amazon, eBay, RockAuto, Car-Part etc.
OEM FRANCHISE DEALERS: If you’re looking for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, you can purchase them directly from the dealership that sells the make of your vehicle. Be sure to create a wholesale account with these departments by providing them your business card and your Sales Tax Certificate.
AUTO PARTS STORES: Many auto parts stores sell a wide range of parts for different makes and models of vehicles such as AutoZone, O’Reilly, Advance Auto Parts, XL Parts and NAPA just to name a few.
BODY COLLISION STORES: From time to time you will come across the vehicle that will need collision work. Here are a few places that sell body parts in case the stores mentioned previously don’t carry the parts you are looking for: AutoFit, CertiFit and Alliance. Be sure to search for auto body parts locally.
SALVAGE / JUNK YARDS: This is a great place to get OEM parts for a fraction of the cost and it’s a very reliable place to buy components for your vehicle. You also get to see the cars torn apart to get an idea of what it looks like and what you need to repa ir your cars.
By keeping these factors in mind, you can ensure that your vehicles are properly diagnosed, repaired, and made ready for sale, while also keeping costs under control.
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