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The murky world of gray-market parts

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WASHINGTON — On Feb. 29, 2016, U.S. Customs officers at the Port of Jacksonville in Florida detained a container arriving from the Middle East on suspicion that the more than 10,000 Nissan auto parts inside were counterfeit. The shipment belonged to AMG Trade & Distribution, a mom-and-pop importer in Pompano Beach, Fla. The 15-month ordeal that followed nearly put AMG out of business and led to stress-related health problems for co-owners Anthony Bachan and Michael Pockhai. Now the company is taking Nissan North America to court for telling U.S. Customs and Border Protection that the goods were fake. "I went through hell," Bachan said. With no inventory to sell, AMG lost customers and incurred big legal bills. The case sheds light on the murky world of gray-market goods — items that are technically legal but considered unfair by a manufacturer — and automakers' efforts to stop their dealerships from straying outside official distribution channels

7 Important Tips for Buying Used Auto Parts

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On average, you will probably spend about 168,880 pounds on cars during your lifetime. Fortunately, you can cut some of these cost by buying used auto parts when your car needs maintenance. Take a look at this quick used car parts guide to save yourself some extra money this year. Why Should I Buy Used Auto Parts? Car dealerships can charge a lot of money for auto parts you could get for a fraction of the cost used. Most of the time, used auto parts function just as well brand new parts. When you buy used parts, you can keep your car running and save a heap of money. Buying used parts is also good for the environment. When you buy used parts, you keep those parts out of the landfills. Used parts are relatively easy to get your hands on as well, but you do need to be careful and do your research. You don’t want to end up with a part that doesn’t work for your car or that doesn’t work at all. So here are seven tips that will help you buy the best used auto parts.

Where to find auto parts junkyards online?

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People often ask their mechanic about the used auto parts business that is usually where they can easily find auto salvage parts in their area. They also often asked themselves as well that where they can find autoparts junkyards near me . Most of the people don’t know that there are a number of various auto salvage yards are available where they can easily acquire their required parts of their vehicles.  Most of the cities have at least one or more salvage junkyards. If you are unable to get the part you need, so don’t worry. You can also seek the help of internet.    Now, you can easily find the required part online. You don’t have rush anywhere around, just sit at home and switch on your internet. There are a number of options available these days which helps you a lot in finding your required item without going outside. Bliss Junkyards is one of the popular and authentic portals that allow the customers to find any type of their vehicle’s part easily. You just have to enter t

Used auto parts junk yards online car model Chevy

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Used auto parts junk yards online car model Chevy

Which is better? Used Auto Parts or New Auto Parts

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In today’s scenario, it can be quite comfortable to ignore the noises your vehicle is making because of budget issues. Your vehicle’s noise could end up in costing you in paying hard if you take your car to any auto workshop. However, with a little bit of research work, you can find various new or used auto parts to fix your problem by yourself. So, here the question arises that which one is better, a new or a used auto part for your vehicle? Most of the time, you just want to go for a new part of your vehicle. The parts such as windshield wipers, brake shoes, pads, or airbags etc. are the things that you always want to buy new. Apart from that, the parts such as engine, transmissions, alternators, motors, carburetors, and the body parts like doors, windows, hoods, and quarter panels are quite expensive when you opt for the new or when you take your vehicle into a repair/body shop. In that case, buying quality used parts is one of the best options as you

3 Ways to Make Your Car Winter Ready

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Summer has gone and now its time for winter. Somehow, now, we’ve already found ourselves deep into fall. As the northern states of the United State begin to feel the regular snowfall of November, we figured it out that it would be smart to point out a few of the ways to prepare your cars for this winter season. You just have to follow these 3 simple steps in order to prepare your car for the inevitable upcoming winter season. 1. Battery: It is one of the most important points. You have to make sure that your battery is strong enough, and the terminals are connected properly and securely. Cold weather always hit is hard on any car’s battery, and also a battery which has not been changed in past a few years and can be due for a renewal.  If your car doesn’t start easily and takes a few seconds to start in the morning, then don’t worry. In fact, it is a good sign that that indicates it is the time to get it changed. You also have to make sure that all the connection