Quick question regarding routine maintenance and parts availability

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fouini
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Quick question regarding routine maintenance and parts availability

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Hi everyone,

While going over the car before tackling my next maintenance session, I had a question for those of you who drive yours regularly: what are your go-to sources or best tips for sourcing quality OEM or reliable aftermarket parts nowadays without dealing with crazy lead times?

Do you mostly rely on official dealership networks, specialized classic sites, or hunting for used original parts?

Thanks in advance for sharing your experience and recommendations!


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Re: Quick question regarding routine maintenance and parts availability

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In rete trovo tutto quello che non trovo in concessionaria...
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I order a lot al Autodoc, but Walloth und Nesch had some old stock.
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