Pros and cons of buying car parts online, at Al Quoz and Sharjah Industrial Area, from scrapyards and from dealers, with tips to avoid the wrong part.
Your four options
- Online marketplaces: order from home with fitment checks and delivery
- Al Quoz, Deira and Sharjah Industrial Area: large clusters of parts traders, good for walk-in buying if you know the part number
- Scrapyards and used-parts dealers: cheapest for body panels and major used components, with mixed condition and limited warranty
- Dealers: genuine parts and warranty, at the highest price
Buying online
The main benefit is time: no driving between shops in summer heat comparing prices. Search by your VIN or the number on the old part, compare genuine, OES and aftermarket prices side by side, and have it delivered, or fitted at home. On Partova, every listing shows the part number, brand, warranty and delivery time to your area.
Walk-in parts areas
Al Quoz and Deira in Dubai, Sharjah Industrial Area and Musaffah in Abu Dhabi have hundreds of traders. Bring the old part or its number, check the box for the brand and country of manufacture, and ask for a VAT receipt for returns.
Used parts and scrapyards
Good for doors, bumpers, mirrors, lights and major units such as gearboxes. Ask for a test or a warranty period, and check engine and gearbox numbers match your car.
Avoiding the wrong part
Most wrong-part problems come from buying by model name only. Use your VIN (on the Mulkiya) or the OE number printed on the old part. If unsure, send the VIN to the seller and ask them to confirm before paying.