Buying things online has never been easier. Simply going to a website, clicking on a few links and entering some information can let you have items delivered to your home or business in virtually no time. And you can buy just about anything online, including truck parts.
Finding fleet truck parts online can streamline the repair process for you if your business involves commercial trucks—but convenient doesn’t always mean better. How do you know which fleet truck parts to buy and from whom to buy them?
This article will make it simpler to buy the right fleet truck parts for your company online.
Conduct research
The internet is not only great for purchasing products, but it also makes it easy to perform research as well. You should perform thorough research before you purchase any fleet truck parts online. Your research should be multi-faceted. Examine the types of parts you need to buy, including the manufacturer, price point and projected lifespan.
Study the specific truck parts online warehouse that you’re buying from, and see if previous customers are satisfied. If you can, research the specific seller you’re buying from if you’re buying secondhand. Most sites offer buyer and seller feedback that everyone can see, so take advantage of that if possible.
Weigh price vs quality
While everyone wants to save money when they can (especially in a business context), when it comes to truck parts, cheaper isn’t always the way to go. While buying a less expensive part might save a few dollars on the front end, if it wears out more quickly, you’ll find yourself having to buy a new part and spending more money sooner than you would like.
For example, would you rather purchase a part for $20 and have it last one year, or would you rather buy a part for $40 and have it last three years? You should consider the long-term costs and yearly-cost averages more than the short-term gross costs, while also factoring in the time it would take to replace a prematurely worn-out part.
Check delivery
Buying fleet truck parts online means they’re going to be delivered to your shop. Make sure to research the delivery procedures of the site or seller your purchasing parts from.
This includes finding out how long something is supposed to take to ship and how it is being shipped and handled as well. It’s not enough for the parts to simply get to you—they must arrive in a timely fashion and in good condition as well.
Find out return and warranty policies
Nobody’s perfect, and sometimes you might be shipped the wrong part. Or maybe you accidentally ordered a part that’s incompatible with the truck you need to repair. It happens. That’s why you shouldn’t order parts from any online warehouse that doesn’t offer returns. If the return process is simple and convenient, that’s even better.
Many automotive parts come with warranties, and this is something you should investigate before buying because being able to replace a part for free that failed too soon would reduce your risk and provide you with peace of mind.
Call for your fleet truck parts today
If you need parts for your fleet of commercial trucks, give us a call at J & M Trailer Repair. We’re a certified Aurora Parts dealer, and we have all the parts you need to keep your trucks and your business running smoothly.