Oil Changes and Tyre Pressures

If you like to tackle your own car repairs, you'll need to know the best types of parts to get for your car or truck, and what parts you may need to purchase for the repairs. This can be tricky as there is usually a wide range of manufacturers and options for any part you might need. Note a few details you don't want to overlook when choosing your car's new parts, so you get the best option and save as much money as possible.

Expected lifespan 

Very often certain brands of car parts will be cheaper because they have a shorter lifespan; you may be eager to save money on your repairs, but remember that replacing the same part over and over again can mean spending more on that one part over the life of your vehicle. Most car parts will have their expected lifespan listed on their packaging; this might be years, miles, kilometres, or the like, but be sure you compare those numbers and take that into consideration when looking at the price differences between parts.

Weight of your vehicle

If you ever tow anything with your vehicle, you will want to invest in heavy-duty parts that can handle that extra payload. You may not think of the demands that you put on the vehicle's tyres, brakes, and other such parts when you have a trailer or caravan behind you, but getting lightweight parts for a heavy load can mean seeing those parts fail sooner rather than later.

These parts may also fail to support other systems under the hood when you're towing something, so that the engine runs hotter, the brakes don't grips as they should, or the transmission gears begin to wear down. Investing in heavy-duty parts that can handle that added weight will keep your vehicle running smoothly and ensure no part suffers early breakdown.

Corollary parts

When replacing certain car parts, you might want to check if you need corollary parts and if these should be replaced at the same time; for example, if you need new brake callipers, the brakes hoses might need to be replaced. Very often, car parts tend to wear down together, and replacing them at the same time can help to avoid having to face a breakdown at a later date. You may also find that it's sometimes cheaper to buy car parts in sets, such as brake callipers with brake hoses, so replacing them at the same time can save you money overall.