Classics Monthly

CLASSIC TAILS

PARTS – BUY THEM WHILE STOCKS L AST

If you run a more modern classic, Andrew suggests that a little hoarding is in order

Poor quality aftermarket junk parts seem to be everywhere these days, and one of the biggest challenges today for owners of old cars is finding parts that fit properly and last more than five minutes. You do need to be extra vigilant and only buy the expensive option, or even better search out new old stock parts.

I mentioned in a recent issue that I own a 1994 BMW

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