Who are allOEMautoParts

www.alloemautoparts.com is an internet parts store specializing in Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo and Volkswagen cars and SUV’s. They have been serving up parts and excellent customer service across the country since 2002. The staff at alloemautoparts has a well earned reputation for getting the right parts into customer’s hands fast. Whether it’s brakes, belts, hoses, emblems, window regulators, ignition wire sets or radiators, we’ve got it!

The easy to use websites, www.alloemautoparts.com, www.oem-bmw-parts.com and www.oem-mercedes-benz-parts.com offer a quick way to drill down through the catalog of thousands of parts to get the exact part you are looking for. Once you find your part it’s a quick trip through the secure shopping cart and you’re done! Your parts will be shipped from one of the many warehouses across the country and you’ll get your parts fast. When you need it really quick, expedited shipping through UPS is also available.

If you have a problem or just need help selecting the right part for your car, our well trained staff is available anytime during our convenient hours of operation, 6am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. They will do everything they can to answer your questions, whether it is a specific parts question you’re not sure about or a customer service inquiry, like: where should I ship my core alternator, or can I have my parts shipped overnight?

It’s easy to find the right part. To start with, it is best to know your car make, year, model and in many cases how many cylinders and what the engine size is. This way you can make quick time through the catalog. For many parts it will help to know your 7 digit VIN, or Vehicle Identification Number as well. At www.alloemautoparts.com, click on the grill of the car that matches yours, and away you go. At www.oem-bmw-parts.com and www.oem-mercedez-benz-parts.com you will just go ahead and select the year as your next step.

Once we receive your order it will be processed right away. Orders received before 12 noon PST will be shipped the same day! If you’re really in a bind we can sometimes get overnight shipments off as late as 4 pm PST, call us if you need this service.

On the off chance you get the wrong part (we’re only human!) you’ll be glad to know our return policies are easy to get along with. If we made the mistake we’ll issue a call tag and have the shipper pick up your package, or you can drop it off at any UPS store. If you made the mistake, we’ll still issue the UPS or FedEx call tag (some restrictions apply) and ship you out the right part immediately. Likewise, if you purchase an alternator that has a core charge, we’ll send out a call tag so you can get the core to us right away and make sure you get your ore credit in a timely manner.

Remember, most of orders are shipped with no shipping charges! If your order exceeds $75 shipping is free. If your order is under $75 most shipping charges are a nominal $5.99.

What about warranties? We’re glad you asked! We warrant all of our parts though their original manufacturers for 12 months, unlimited miles. In the unlikely case you have a part purchased from us that does fail in service, send it back and we’ll cheerfully replace it or issue you a refund for the purchase price, your choice.

The next time you need parts for your European car think www.alloemautoparts.com!

Car Brakes Reviewed

Do you need brakes for your Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo or Volkswagen? We’ve got great deals on the best brake pads, brake rotors, brake sensors, even calipers and parking brake shoes for your European car. Find the parts you need easily at www.alloemautoparts.com , www.oem-bmw-parts.com and www.oem-mercedez-parts.com .

The first thing to do is go through the catalog, determining the make, year, model and engine type. This will get you to the product category page where you can either type in a key word to search (like “caliper”), or you can proceed to the product category for “brake.” If you choose the product category you will get a list of all the parts related to brakes and you can choose from there. Our sister site, www.carpartsplace.com has a wonderful feature when you get to your requested part, it lists the related parts in the same part category that you might need to complete the service or repair you’re performing.

There are so many brands of brake pads and brake discs, which ones will you choose? This is a big debate, even among professional technicians. Once you get out of the bargain basement every one seems to have their preference on what works best, makes less dust and is less susceptible to squeaks. Before we do get out of the bargain brands though, I would like to point out a couple of real bargains featured at www.carpartsplace.com in the brake department. Meyle and OPparts offer great quality and value in brake discs. We have used them on our own vehicles and been pleased with the results; why pay more? The Meyle discs are especially nice as they are fully painted, so you don’t get that ugly rust on the hat the way uncoated rotors will.

Brake pads are a bit more of a puzzle. I have never cared much personally for the PBR pads. Too much pedal effort and not enough “stop” in my opinion, though they do tend to last a very long time. I prefer the premium Original Equipment type pads like Pagid, ATE, Textar and Jurid. They make the car stop like it should, though they do produce dust and they don’t last forever. I have heard good reports from many German car specialist garages that they like the Mintex brand. The Akebono pads have been making a big impression as a premium brand as well, I haven’t heard of anyone unhappy with them.

There are a few tips when replacing your brake friction materials that are worth mentioning here. First of all, keep everything clean. Don’t get any grease or dirt on the friction surface of your brake pads. Be sure the caliper piston and other pad contact points are clean. If you are changing the rotors (and you should if they are deeply grooved or they are under their minimum thickness— make sure you take the measurement) keep the rotor surface spotless and be sure to clean the crud off of the hub where the disc hat makes contact. If there is debris keeping anything from lining up squarely you are in for disappointment with pulsing or squeaking brakes. Also, it is wise to use the brake paste lube on the surfaces where the brake pad backing makes contact with the caliper. Check those caliper sliders, make sure they’re clean and move freely but without excessive play. Always inspect the pins and clips to be sure they fit correctly and are not loose. If in doubt, replace them.

When you get your parts, don’t throw any instructions away, even if you’re pretty sure you know the drill. Many brake component manufacturers send detailed and helpful instructions on installation and especially break-in. The first few miles are critical to “bedding in“ your brake discs and pads. Properly broken in you’ll get flawlessly performing brakes with no noises, if you fail to follow the procedures you may be in for squeaks or even warped rotors. If in doubt, read through a manual and see what they recommend. I think the Bentley manuals are some of the most accurate and comprehensive.

Have fun out there!

Our Business at allOEMautoparts

Welcome!

Hi, I’m Bruce Taylor and I run some ecommerce websites dedicated to replacement auto parts for European and Asian cars. My team and I are dedicated to doing a great job for our customers, getting them the right parts, fast, and at the right price.

My brother and I started www.alloemautoparts.com in 2002. Over the years we added www.carpartsplace.com , and some specialty sites like www.oem-bmw-parts.com and www.oem-mercedes-benz-parts.com . Our goals were always clear, the best parts at the best price, delivered quickly.

I took over about two years ago, and together with my son, Charles, we are remaking the company. We realized that in this tough business environment we needed to re- dedicate ourselves to outstanding customer service. Here are some examples:

The minimum order amount to qualify for free shipping has been reduced to $50.

We’re lowering the prices on shipping, especially expedited shipping.

Every customer qualifies for one free UPS pick-up a year. Use it for returning cores, returning unwanted parts, whatever you want (see website for details).

We’ve streamlined our pricing matrix to give you better more consistent pricing over our entire catalog.

Our parts come with a one year, unlimited mileage warranty (see website for details).

These changes are in addition to the great services we already offer, like:

Easy to contact expert phone staff
Quick return authorization responses

One of the most accurate and comprehensive in-stock catalogs in the industry

Fast shipping from the warehouse nearest you. We have warehouses located all across the nation, many times our customers receive their orders in just one or two days with standard UPS ground.

Top quality parts. Our supplier is one of the largest distributors of parts to independent repair facilities in the US. As a member of www.BIMRS.org and a BMW and MINI specialist myself, they are the primary supplier to member shops that take pride in their work. Professionals hate “come-backs!”

Order before 12 noon PST weekdays, your order should be shipped the same day. Even if you can’t get the order in by 12, we can ship most European parts orders out by 4 pm if you absolutely must have it the next day, call us for details.

We’re a family business working our hardest to make us the best little parts company on the Internet!

Thanks for reading,

Bruce Taylor
bruce@alloemautoparts.com


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