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Let’s Talk About Parts And Supplies

Posted On: Sunday, August 7, 2011

Yes auto repair shops mark up the price of Parts. These guys to make a profit to stay in Business,so typically they will track on about a 30%. Keep in mind that this markup also means that reputable shops can provide WARRANTY for their repairs.

The type of parts used for auto repair directly affects the bottom-line price, Original Equipment (OEM) parts tend to be the highest priced, followed bu aftermarket parts. there are typically two th three tiers of aftermarket parts. Different tiers are defined by Quality, I use the top of the line (OEM) & aftermarket parts to raise the change of a longer lasting, effective auto repair.

Finally, used parts also vary in price depending on the mileage and/or demand of the part. A used part can render an effective repair, depending on its condition