The best used car parts - a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts for popular car brands and models

In today's world, when the cost of maintaining a car is constantly rising, more and more drivers decide to buy used car parts. This solution allows for significant savings, and with the right choice - also for maintaining the high quality and reliability of the vehicle. In this extensive entry, we will present which used parts are worth buying, what to look for and which elements are most popular among owners of popular brands such as BMW, Mercedes or MINI.

Why buy used car parts?

Buying used car parts is particularly cost-effective for cars that are a few or a dozen years old, where the cost of new components can exceed the value of the car. Used parts are many times cheaper than new ones, and often – if they come from a trusted source and are properly checked – their quality is comparable to new substitutes. Additionally, using parts from the secondary market has a positive impact on the environment, reducing the need for the production of new components and limiting the amount of waste.

However, it is important to buy used parts from trusted places that offer original products from dismantling and carefully assessed for technical condition. Global Parts is an example of such a trusted supplier that offers a wide range of original parts for popular brands, including BMW , Mercedes , MINI , Volkswagen and Audi .

Which car parts are worth buying used?

Sheet metal parts and bodywork

The most common items purchased from the secondary market are bodywork elements , such as fenders, bumpers, hoods or doors. These are parts that are easily damaged during a collision, and replacing them with new ones can be very expensive. Used bodywork elements, even after minor cosmetic corrections, do their job perfectly and allow for the aesthetic restoration of the car to its pre-damage condition.

Global Parts offers, among others, BMW E60 lamp holders , which are a popular replacement part in this model series. Such parts are often sought after due to their durability and the relatively high price of new originals.

Interior elements: seats, steering wheels, tape rolls

Car interior parts, such as stitched steering wheels , seats or airbag coil tapes, are other items that are worth buying used. These are parts that often wear out or get damaged, but replacing them with new ones can be very expensive. Our offer includes, among others, leather sports seats for the Mini R56 JCW or steering wheels for the BMW X3, E81, E87, E90 and E92 series made of high-quality leather and Alcantara, which are much cheaper than new equivalents, while maintaining high aesthetics and comfort of use.

Mechanical components and drive systems

In the case of mechanical parts, such as differentials or gearboxes, buying used components should ideally be done from trusted suppliers. New engines for popular models, such as the BMW E90 , are very expensive and rarely purchased in the factory condition as replacements. Instead, it is worth considering used engines or complete injection kits, which are offered by Global Parts, such as the injection kit for the BMW E90 E91 E92 LCI 320d N47N, which is a valued element among owners of these models.

Differentials for BMW E87 or E90 series are another example of parts that are often sought after in used version. Global Parts offers original differentials from dismantling , which guarantee durability and full compatibility with the vehicle, and their price is much lower than new equivalents.

Electronics and sensors

Popular used parts also include electronic components such as tire pressure sensors (e.g. for BMW F10, F20, F30), fuel injectors (e.g. for BMW E60 E81 E82 E87 E88 E90 E91 E92 E93 with N43 petrol engine) or airbag coil tapes. When buying such used parts , it is worth paying attention to their technical condition and origin, which is standard at Global Parts.

Suspension and brake system components

Although these are not the most commonly purchased used parts, original suspension and brake system components from dismantling can be a good alternative to new components, especially in the case of older models. It is worth remembering, however, that safety is a priority, so such parts should come from reliable sources and undergo thorough inspection.

The most frequently chosen used parts for popular brands and models

BMW

BMW is a brand that enjoys great interest in the used parts market, especially the 1 Series (E81, E87, F20, F21), 3 Series (E46, E90, E91, E92, F30 F31, F32), 5 (E60, F10, F11), 7 (E65, F01) models and the X3 (E83, F25) and X5 (E53, E70, F15) SUVs. At Global Parts you can find a wide selection of original parts for these models, including:

• Differentials for E87 and E90,
• Injection kits for E90 318d 320d N47,
• Sports and leather steering wheels,
• Lamp holders and body parts,
• Airbag coil tapes.

New BMW engines, especially for the E90 models, are very expensive, so used engines from a reliable source are an attractive alternative.

Mercedes

Mercedes is a premium brand, where the quality of parts is particularly important. Among the most frequently purchased used parts for Mercedes are Airmatic suspension elements, air conditioning compressors, COMAND control modules, as well as leather seats and steering wheels. We offer a wide selection of original parts for models such as W176, W204, W212, W164, Sprinter W906 or Vito W447. For example, AMG steering wheels in leather and Alcantara are available, which are much cheaper than new ones, while maintaining high quality and driving comfort.

MINI

For MINI owners , especially the R50, R52, R53, R55, R56, R60, R57, F55, F56, F60 models, used door locks, interior elements and sports leather seats, such as the GP2 seat set for the Mini R56 JCW, are popular. In our offer you can also find original mechanical and body parts, which allow you to maintain the characteristic style and functionality of these cars.

Trend alert: buying used car parts pays off

Buying used car parts is simply a sensible and economical decision, especially for owners of older models of popular brands. It is best to invest in bodywork elements, interior parts (seats, steering wheels, belts), as well as original mechanical components, such as differentials or injection kits, which offer an excellent price-quality ratio. New engines and gearboxes are usually high-risk and high-cost investments, so buying them used should be carefully considered and only done from proven suppliers, such as Global Parts.