Join groups and organizations having the same interest in classic cars. You will be able to get a lot of tips from them regarding where to go for hard-to-find parts, what shop best restores a classic car, or maybe recommend an excellent mechanic who offers door to door service.

But, you should know that used parts are less than 50% the price of their newer counterparts. Take for instance you want to buy a wheel cover - buying a completely new one would be unthinkable for most of us - It's totally out of our budget! However, you could get the same quality and even better designs for cheaper rates when you shop at a used parts store.

At these stores the cost of parts will be significantly lower than at "standard" dealers. And not only will the prices likely be lower, but you'll also probably find a wide selection of different parts needed for your cart. Those parts can range from tires to windshields, and from battery chargers to steering wheels. Basically, you can find virtually any part that you'd need for your golf cart, at wholesale stores.

You can find all kinds of boat parts online and the prices are discounted so you will definitely enjoy using this online system of buying quality boat parts.

While searching for car parts, you should be aware that they can be purchased almost anywhere. You should be on a quest to find high quality parts, not just regular parts for your car. You can find them at car shops, recyclers, in newspapers, and even online. There are also retailers that will provide you with car parts at low prices. The retailers will hook you up with high quality parts that will last you a long time. Usually they are experienced and know which type of part that your car needs to function properly on the road. You should look at the quality of the part and cost of it before making a deal. The parts that you purchase will affect your driving, and if you find high quality parts the first time then it will save you the trip to the mechanic.

If your car is looking drab on the outside, go ahead and get that makeover. A little paint job can do wonders for an older car. It will make your car look shiny and new. Some people may even ask you when you got a new car. Especially if you get new rear view mirrors too; that will really add to the new look.

In the case of a garage, you can bring your own auto parts! I only recently learned this while doing the marketing for an online parts store. I just bought brake pads and brake rotors online (they didn't sell calipers online but I am fortunate enough to be working in the same building as their bricks and mortar junk cars orlando so I bought the calipers there).

Also, consider buying a Haynes car manual for your model of car - and even check the car manual that you may have got with your car. Both will give you a lot of car maintenance tips that can help you to minimise the cost of those trips to the garage.