BMW OEM Parts Paultantk / Foter.com / CC BY Bavarian Motor Works, also known as BMW, is a German manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and engines. The company was founded in 1917, and has since become world renown for being one of the best manufacturers of luxury vehicles. The corporation is based out of Munich in Germany, and is also the parent company of Mini cars, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW is one of the best selling brands of luxury vehicles on the market today. For owners of BMW vehicles, you know well that these luxury vehicles take a lot to maintain; various parts go out and need to be replaced throughout the life of the vehicle. As an owner of a luxury vehicle, you will want to use OEM parts on your vehicle when performing maintenance, to ensure the continued high class quality and performance of your car. This will leave many of you wondering what exactly an OEM part is. The term OEM confuses many car owners, because it is a term that tends to get used in many different ways. At its most basic definition, an OEM (which stands for original equipment manufacturer) part is the original part that came on the vehicle at the time of manufacturing/purchase. The reason it is referred to as an OEM part is that while it was the original part used on the vehicle, it was not produced by the car manufacturer, but instead it was made by a secondary company. So in contrast, any replacement part you buy from a retailer other than the original manufacturer (also known as an after-market part), is not OEM. On a luxury vehicle such as a BMW, it is often […]
E36 control arm replacement
E36 control arm replacement The BMW E36, widely known as the BMW 3 Series, was a very popular car for BMW. It was introduced to the public in 1990 even though planning had begun in 1983. Production ended in 2000, making way for successors like the E46 vehicle. With such popularity throughout the world, there is no wonder why we see so many beautifully maintained E36 BMWs on the road today. Getting E36 control arm replacement parts can be difficult, but not when you shop with AutoProsUSA.com. Whatever used parts you need for you vehicle, we will help you find it. drewgstephens / Foter.com / CC BY-SA Control arms maintain control of your wheel’s travel. Meaning they restrict the movement of your wheel and tires in order to provide a steady and smooth ride. If you hear a knocking noise coming from near the tire, experience a shaking steering wheel, or see a lot of free play in your wheel, then your control arms are most likely failing. These symptoms of bad control arms may not seem so disturbing, but if left unchecked, they can easily cause problems throughout your vehicle and become quite costly to repair. Control arms are an important parts of a car’s suspension, and they are even more crucial in a refined vehicle like a BMW because of their reputation as a driver’s car that has superior handling. In order to maintain that superior ride, it is crucial to maintain your vehicle with high quality BMW oem parts. Thankfully with parts like control arms, you do not have to buy new replacement parts. Using high quality, used parts will get your vehicle running like new in no time. At AutoProsUSA.com, we […]
Used BMW E39 Side Mirrors For Sale
Used BMW E39 Side Mirrors For Sale BMW is one of the more expensive car brands on the market today but just because a car has a high sticker price that doesn’t mean it won’t cost just as much to maintain as the next car. However, for drivers who need a BMW E39 side mirror replacement there’s a better way than breaking the bank to buy a brand new replacement. The solution is, simply put, to find a gently used side mirror spare. Finding a Used BMW E39 Side Mirror For those drivers willing to do the leg work to find a spare BMW E39 side mirror, the best place to start the search is at the local automotive scrap yard. These yards specialize in selling used auto parts, and if someone needs a new side mirror, a set of wheels, or even interior seats, salvagers are the first source for that driver to go to. Whether a shopper decides to go to a yard’s website to see what parts they have in stock, or they prefer to show up in person to go through the cars by hand; this is the prime place to find replacement parts. It’s important to remember that just because a scrap yard specializes in spare parts, that doesn’t necessarily mean that any given scrap yard will have the parts a driver needs. This is especially true for BMW drivers, whose brands might be unique in the area they live in. That’s why, for many BMW drivers, it might become necessary to search a wide variety of scrap yards either locally or via the Internet before one can find a used BMW E39 side mirror to replace a damaged or […]
