BMW’S are known to be luxury, classy, stylish and sophisticated cars and most BMW owners are rightfully proud of their cars. Being one of the top luxury cars in the market today, it makes sense that it costs a lot to purchase, maintain and repair a BMW. BMW spares can become very expensive when purchasing directly from a dealer/manufacturer so it is advisable for BMW owners to look at other options when needing to purchase BMW spares in Durban.
Get a Quote and Compare with different websites
By searching a few websites and asking for quotes you will be able to compare websites and get a fair idea of the correct price. Do not always go for the cheapest product as those do not usually stand the test of time and will cost you more in the long run as you will need to replace them again in a few weeks or months time. Look for companies that back up the quality of their products, and preferably carry guarantees. It is also advisable to find a company that is affiliated to RMI (Retail Motor Industry) as they are honour bound to provide parts of a certain high standard and quality at reasonable prices. This way you know you are dealing with a reputable company. You could also look up some reviews of the company online to get an idea of their service history and reliability.
There are many sites online and you can also have a look at scrapyard and dismantling companies that sell high quality used car parts at a reasonable price. A lot of these pre-owned parts serve the same purpose as the original part from the dealer without compromising the safety or reliability of your BMW. For parts like headlights, tail lights, fog lights etc you can pick these up at really good prices from scrapyard dealers.
Check In to Local Scrap Yards
Scrap yards are also beneficial if you drive an older model and perhaps some of the parts are no longer in production. So it is definitely worth doing your research with your local scrap yards.
Order Online
Another advantage of online shopping is that most companies these days offer a courier service and can deliver the part straight to your doorstep. It is advisable to call the salesman prior to finalising the order and ensure that you have ordered the correct part - sending a picture of the part via your phone or email, or providing an OEM number will ensure you get the right part for your car before finalizing the deal.
So much valuable time can be saved thanks to the world of online shopping and you really can save a substantial amount of money too, if you do your homework.
You will also be able to find a lot of exclusive BMW accessories online. If you are driving an older model you can add some of the latest accessories and modifications to bring your car up to date, which will in turn increase its aftermarket value. Or you can just modify your car to make it more stylish and sophisticated to meet your personal taste.
Some of these trendy accessories include stainless steel pedal pads, chrome strips or the latest edition of Xenon headlights which provide far greater illumination than halogen based headlights. You can also add a personal touch to the interior of your BMW with accessories like anti-slip cup mats, BMW floor mats, tablet holders, BMW car phones and Buetooth hands-free kits to name a few. The BMW accessories range is extensive - covering interior, exterior, Communication and information, to care products and luggage and transport.
So as you can see there are ways you can avoid costly repairs and maintenance bills just by doing some research online and/or visiting some local scrap yards. If you do your homework and ask the correct questions, you will save yourself a lot of time and money.
