Buying a used part: what to check on the spot

Before you go

• Call and ask whether the part is still there.
• Ask for a few fresh photos from different sides.
• Agree on the price on the phone, so it doesn't change at the counter.

At the shop

• Compare the factory number with your old part.
• Look for cracks, rust and bent mounts.
• Check that all the clips and bolts are there.
• For electrical parts, ask to test it.

Paying

Pay when you have the part in your hands, not before. Ask for a receipt and how many days you have to return it if it doesn't fit.