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If you are still not sure about an auto parts sales site, take some time to research the company. Feel free to ask about them at the Better Business Bureau in their region. Do a quick Google of their company name and see what others are saying. Sometimes it is worth paying a few dollars extra to buy from a company you know.
Many inflatable pontoon stores have periodic sales. Check your mailing circulars and the newspaper for advertised discounted auto parts. If there is a particular part you are searching for call different car parts dealers and ask when they will go on sale.
On any car, there is almost always a higher percentage of buyers opting for one transmission over another. For example, Mercedes-Benz offered a standard transmission on its C-Class series, but over 90% of buyers chose the automatic transmission. Well if you are looking to trade-in a Mercedes C-Class with a manual transmission, you will find that its value is significantly decreased versus the same exact car with an automatic. This can also work the other way around. A Subaru Impreza WRX attracts manual transmission users and will fetch a higher trade-in price if equipped as such.
Rinse the wheels and tires with the hose. Using a sponge, rag, or wheel detailing brushes scrub away the dirt and grime that are covering the wheels. DO NOT use the same sponge or rag that you will use to wash the rest of the car. If you were to use the same sponge, you may pick up contaminates from the wheels and those contaminates could easily scratch the paint on the body of the car.
As I caution in my article the 4 Worst Mistakes Made At A salvage Motorcycle Auction - First Do Your Research! Now, I'm assuming that you did your research and if you haven't, go read that article before you go any further or you might find that you've purchased a dud rather than a gem.
Imagine a car dealership releasing a hundred units a month. It may surprise you to know how badly your car gets treated. Most true car enthusiast will either do the detailing themselves or have a specialist shop do it. These shops will often charge the same and use industrial grade products and not some bided out cheap wax from your dealer.