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Original Equipment for the Aftermarket

In our next segment discussing KYB shocks and struts, I want to go a little more in depth about the individual products that KYB makes for the aftermarket. Each KYB shock or strut is designed for a very specific function and it is important to know what each one does so that you know what…

Keep Your A/C Compressor Running

What happened this year when you went to turn on your A/C system for the first time in months? Did you receive a nice refreshing blast of cool air in your face? Or did you sit there and melt into your leather seats like you were in Zima commercial? A lot of people out there…

How Can I Tell When My Shocks and Struts are Worn?

Shocks and struts are stability dampers. They keep your wheels from bouncing off the road, which allows for greater performance. The firmer the shock or strut, the more the wheel will grip the road and allow you to fully utilize the power of the engine even if difficult driving conditions. Shocks and struts can wear…

What is Electronic Stability Control?

Electronic Stability Control is an advanced safety system that detects any loss of control on curves and avoids accidents by instantly applying individual brakes and slowing engine speed. Depending on type of vehicle you drive you may know it as DSC – Dynamic Stability Control, or ABC – Active Body Control. Electronic Stability Control was…

Buy Auto Parts is a proud to be a distributor of KYB Shocks and Struts

If you know anything about suspension, then you have undoubtedly heard of KYB. About 1 out of every 5 new vehicles produced in the world is built with KYB shocks or struts! That is an incredible share of the suspension market. KYB is also the leader in original equipment for the aftermarket, which is why…

Why are Reseller Ratings Important?

Let me take you on a journey. This journey is not for the faint of heart. It may frighten you, so only keep reading if you think you have the mental fortitude to maintain your sanity. I want you to close your eyes and imagine…what the world was like… before the internet. (Note: if you…

Paris Auto Show

We are less than a week away from the start of this year’s Paris Auto Show. There is a lot of hype surrounding the biennial auto show as over a dozen new cars will make their debut at Porte de Versailles. Digital images of concept cars can be found scoured all over the internet in…

Car Sharing with GetAround.com

In the news this week there has been some buzz over the site GetAround.com. Despite what the name suggests this is not the newest internet dating site for lonely singles. No, GetAround.com is actually a peer-to-peer car sharing company based out of San Francisco. What exactly does peer-to-peer car sharing mean, you ask? Well, the…

What is the difference between NC, NA, and RC?

As a customer service representative at Buy Auto Parts, I get calls every day from potential customers asking this very question. By providing you the information that you need I hope I can save everyone just a few minutes. At Buy Auto Parts we are always happy to help you and answer any questions that…

Destination Unknown: iPhone sans Google Maps

I’m going to go out on a limb here and assume that most of the civilized world is aware that a new iPhone is due to release in a few days. If you have the technological wherewithal to be reading this blog, then I’m pretty sure you have been unable to avoid the plague of…