MINI is a combination of a comfortable cabin, stylish looks and effortless driving. All of these qualities are complemented by the quality assembly of components and assemblies, which ensures stable operation of all systems.
How to choose spare parts for your MINI
The key to long and successful operation of your MINI is timely replacement of spare parts, which are divided into original and analogous (duplicates):
1. original spare parts and parts are manufactured in agreement with the car manufacturer. The customer's supplier is very attentive to the manufacturing process and the quality of the manufactured products. The originals are fully compatible with all parts and assemblies of the car of this or that modification.
2. Parts duplicates for Mini are made by factories around the world, bypassing the official brand. All technical solutions in the production of such companies are taken care of. Implemented, as a rule, such parts, under their own brand of the manufacturer. The brand of the packer is also used. It should be noted - most of these products are also provided with certificates guaranteeing quality. The cost of non-original parts is usually cheaper.
In order to choose an auto part of the brand Mini and not to make a mistake, it is necessary:
- go to the site of the official dealer or a universal site that sells spare parts (in the case of buying a duplicate);
- To enter Vin-number or a part number in the special form;
The search can also be performed using the information about the car brand, modification and year of manufacture.
How to find a part by make and model of your MINI
The search algorithm is as follows:
- open the catalog page for the spare parts of MINI;
- mark the modification and year of manufacture;
- select the main sections of spare parts.
Many online stores offer additional consulting services on spare parts selection via feedback lines, phone calls to the client.
1. How do I know the number (code) of a MINI part?
The easiest and time-tested way for many car enthusiasts of car brand Mini is using a unique, unrepeated VIN number (identification number). It consists of seventeen characters, is applied by the manufacturer according to a special standard on a metal element and is attached to the body.
2. What can be found out with the help of the VIN?
The following information is encoded in the VIN number, consisting of numbers and letters:
- country of manufacture;
- manufacturer;
- official name;
- The vehicle's verification code;
- The year of manufacture and the factory indicator.
Why do you need a VIN code? It allows to distinguish without much effort one vehicle from another and to identify auto parts. Thus, the car owner can be sure that he has just released from the conveyor or a car with a history.
3. What parts are better: analog or original?
Is there a difference for a car owner or an "iron horse" itself in purchase of original or analog spare parts for a car?
At major and minor repairs, scheduled maintenance it is better to use original parts. It is with their help that optimal results can be achieved. Original copies of MINI spare parts also include parts and units made by plants - partners of the brand.
Thus, if there is a choice between an original part or its duplicate - you should decide in favor of the first option. The originals are especially important to restore the performance of major components - steering, engine, brake system.
For all original parts, the manufacturer and its official partner necessarily attach a certificate of quality and provide a warranty.
Duplicate parts for Mini are cheaper, and it is easier to find and order them than the original parts. Often manufacturers of analog products pay attention to the quality of their products and attach quality certificates. Duplicates have to be replaced much more often than originals.
4. How can I tell genuine MINI parts from genuine genuine parts?
When ordering an original auto part, you need to pay attention to a number of things:
- The packaging is of high quality. There should be no mistakes, inaccuracies in the name; a sticker with a bar code is mandatory;
- The numbers on the packaging and the parts must match perfectly;
- The buyer must be alert to any signs of tearing/erasure of inscriptions or numbers on a part.
5. What is an OEM number?
The unique and unique identifier of each car part and its spare part is the OEM number from the manufacturer. It is placed on the auto part and serves as an "assistant" in the process of selection of the auto parts in order to know if the part is original or analogous.
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