ONLINE MOTOR FACTORS

THE past year has changed the way we shop. Whether you need Weetabix or wheel nuts, more of us are heading to the Internet rather than the high street.

For car parts and accessories, this has meant the growth of online firms that can source commonly needed components from massive warehouses, rather than the store room at the back of a shop.

Having access to this stock means you have more chance of finding elusive parts if your car is a little less mainstream, while prices are usually keen, too. You can also compare costs in comfort, so you’ll spend more time working on your car, rather than traipsing around parts departments and motor factors.

But there are a huge number of online sellers battling for your business, ranging from massive firms to small shops who have