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Torque Shop: Shopping online for car parts

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Check: Look for the part number on the component that you are looking to replace before going online.

Look for the part number on the component that you want to replace before going online.

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Shreejit Changaroth

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Generally, it is safe to purchase automotive parts online. While you will always read or hear about transactions where defective parts or non-genuine products were delivered, or goods that never arrived, such episodes are few and far between.

A quick online search using keywords like “car brand + water pump + online” should display a host of sellers.

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