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When the Rental Car Company Give You a BMW 5 Series

I was recently on a business trip in Orlando, Florida and the rental car lady politely said – ‘Sir we only have a BMW left, will that be okay?’. The line of families waiting for a car to head to Disneyland, lead me to believe that no one else was going to want it. While it wasn’t…

5 Best Blogs to Follow About Classic Car Parts

After baseball, classic cars might be America’s favorite pastime. We just can’t seem to let go of those classic rides. Not only that, cars from the Golden Age of American auto production – most models from the 1930s through the 1970s – get more TLC than our daily commuters. One notable “subculture” of the classic…

Car Needs a Little Care? Let BAP Help with the #FixARide Video Contest

If you think your car has no chance of winning a contest, think again. BuyAutoParts.com, your #1 online parts supplier, has just announced a unique competition. Do you know someone who could use a little help getting their car back on the road? How about your own automobile – have the miles been unkind? No…

Are You Sure You’re Using the Best Car Suspension Parts for Your Vehicle?

Do you avoid potholes at all costs? Is a speed bump something that keeps your car bouncing, even after what seems like miles afterwards? Are you constantly swerving to avoid the smallest ruts or bumps on the road? If so, it might be a good time to evaluate your car’s suspension system. By…

Funniest Advice We’ve Ever Heard About How to Clean Headlights

If you’ve ever dealt with foggy headlights you know how much of an eye sore it is. Not only is it bad to look at but it reduces the brightness of your headlight. Of course it’s best that you clean your headlights and get them back to their original clarity so we’ve come up with…

The High Performance Parts Holy Grail Shortlist

Are you getting the most out of your car’s performance? Whether it’s better gas mileage, increased horsepower or overall better engine efficiency, there’s always something that could use improvement. Aside from handing over your car to a master mechanic for a complete overhaul, the next-best way to optimize your car is to consider performance auto…

Five Important Factors to Consider When Calculating Strut Replacement

Having to replace your struts can be a nuisance. Many think holding off on this repair is not that big of a deal; the good ole “my car will be fine” reasoning. Well if you want good advice, I would avoid that train of thought like the plague! [Read this post so you can know…

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Fuel Injector Cleaning

A clogged fuel injector can be the source of a variety of problems—from a loss of fuel economy and engine performance to breakdowns and poor emissions. A dirty fuel injector is a malfunctioning one; meaning that, if it’s clogged enough, the fuel injector actually inhibits the flow of fuel instead of conducting it. This results…

How to Test a Fuel Pump Like a Boss

Your fuel pump is an essential part of your fuel delivery system. It is responsible for getting the fuel from your gas tank, to where it is combusted, propelling your car forward. When your fuel pump is going bad or has stopped functioning, your car’s engine is no longer supplied with the fuel it needs.…

The History of Xenon Headlights

It is more than likely, you’ve seen Xenon lights before—they’re typically the ones that seem bright enough to light the road for two cars! Though not new, Xenon lights, (also known as High Intensity Discharge Lights), have become increasingly common as advanced technology has decreased the cost of production. Despite increasing popularity and a much…