Guide: How to choose the right car part based on VIN and OEM number
How to choose used car parts by VIN/OEM? A simple step-by-step guide, examples, a list of questions for the seller, and tables with parameter checks.
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Audi and pure emotion. How do used parts help maintain the brand's DNA?
Maintaining the character of an Audi requires precision. See how genuine Audi parts from Global Parts, such as the S Line steering wheel or MMI modules, restore factory quality.
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Bodywork and bodywork – post-accident repairs using dismantled parts
How to effectively repair a car's body after a collision? An overview of body components, selecting OEM parts, procedures, examples, and FAQs.
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BMW M Performance: how do BMW M components differ from standard ones?
How do BMW M and M Performance components differ from standard components? Body, interior, suspension, brakes, and drivetrain – plus where used BMW parts make sense.
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Rising repair costs and the boom in used parts – how to save on car service?
Service costs are rising, and used car parts offer savings of 30–70%. See where it pays to invest in used OEM parts and how to shop wisely.
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Steering and power steering – how does it work and what goes wrong?
How does a car's steering and power steering work? Symptoms, diagnostics, examples of used parts (steering wheels/columns), and practical tables + FAQs.
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The Evolution of the Mercedes S-Class: From W140 to W222 – Innovations, Model Differences and Mercedes Auto Parts Over the Years
Mercedes S-Class from W140 to W222: generation overview, innovations, and Mercedes parts worth knowing about servicing and retrofitting. Tables and FAQs.
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xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – a comparison of AWD drives from BMW, Mercedes, Audi and VW
How do BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and VW AWD systems work? Mechanical differences, common parts and service, and when to consider used components.
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Clutch and dual-mass flywheel – diagnostics and selection of parts for the drive system
Clutch and dual-mass flywheel: how to identify wear, select parts (including used ones), and match them to your 4x4. Tables, model examples, and FAQs.
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Hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – design changes and VW car parts
Volkswagen Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8: key changes, what's worth upgrading with used parts, and where upgrades deliver the most impact. Tables and FAQs.
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