Mitsubishi Parts
Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to go directly to the car manufacturer for Mitsubishi parts, especially if your car is more than a couple of years old. In fact, car manufacturers only produce the steel sheeting that goes on the car and other parts are outsourced. In addition to going to auto part wholesalers, automotive recycling systems, often referred to as "junk yards," can be a viable option for many Mitsubishi drivers.
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) receive the rights to reproducing and selling car parts after a couple of years have passed and the licensing on the original parts have expired. By purchasing your Mitsubishi parts wholesale, you are cutting out the middleman and in turn extra cost. Based on where you live, you may even be able to qualify for shipping savings. In fact, there are several automobile makers in Japan that all combine to present the Mitsubishi name, making it even more apparent that you don't have to go directly to the auto maker for your parts. Cars before the 1980s even sported the Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth names when Mitsubishi was not using its company name to sell cars.
Because the auto parts industry is suffering right along with the auto industry, even more effort is being made to endure consumers have some choice when it comes to fixing their cars. In addition, several guides exist to help novices install their own parts in lieu of visiting a mechanic. This especially comes in handy if you don't have a mechanic you can trust. Mitsubishi parts companies also offer information on how you can perform your own tune-ups or find a body part such as a new bumper or car door. There is so much competition among Mitsubishi parts wholesalers that you can pretty much find a part at the price that is reasonable, or some companies will even beat the lowest price. In addition, resources such as parts locators make it even more apparent that car owners are no longer at the mercy of mechanics and auto car dealerships.
You also can find your Mitsubishi parts form a junkyard, and because of the Internet you are no longer confined to geography. Do not be scared off by the term "junk yard." Nowadays, there is a well-established automotive recycling industry out there waiting to give car owners the parts they need. Not only is going this route affordable, you are actually doing something good for the environment by reusing these parts. Most of these "junk yards" are fully functional facilities where car parts are thoroughly respected and resold in a reputable fashion. In many of these automotive recycling facilities, parts are cleaned, tested and inspected. Be sure when buying these parts that you leave with a warranty for your part; six months is generally standard. A lot of the Mitsubishi parts arrive at the "junk yards" after they have been in an accident, yet there are many parts on them that are still useable. Parts are tracked and catalogued, and customer service agents work with the customer to ensure that the right part is in inventory.
No matter where you go, you should be able to conveniently find parts for the following cars: Eclipse, Lancer Evo, Expo, Eclipse, Spyder, Galant, Mirage, 3000GT, Diamante, Starion, 3000GT VR4, Montero, Mighty Max, Lancer, Montero Sport, and Vanwagons. The most common parts stocked by auto wholesalers and automotive recycling facilities include car parts, axles, seats, exhaust manifolds, headlights, transmissions, engines, alternators, hoods, doors, tail lights, fenders, stereo equipment, shocks, fuel system parts, fenders, tires, rims, brake parts, bumpers, emission parts, and more.