Are import car parts more expensive than American parts?

Answer 1

I think it is all relative in today's times. Parts across the board are more expensive these days. We used to blame import parts as being expensive because all of that stuff was coming from overseas but that is not as much the case anymore. The more of a higher line of car that you have the more expensive you should expect your parts to cost. For example Parts for a Cadillac STS will be more expensive than parts for a Chevrolet Impala, both cars are GM but the higher line of cars will cause you to pay more. You can find a lot of domestic parts now that cost just as much as import parts. The key to finding inexpensive parts for imports is to find imports built in the US. I hope that this helps. Good luck.

Answer 2

Let's see ... Honda has a lot of their parts made in communist China, Toyota is in Indonesia & China, I think. Hyundai/Kia have a huge parts plant in communist North Korea, where they pay their workers like $ 20 A WEEK. And, that 42% doesn't include Canada, which is a large parts producer. So, if you wish to support the communist North Korean government or the communist Chinese government, you know what you can do. Also, I have nothing against the actual people of North Korea, just the government, but Hyundai is THE LARGEST source of dollars for them - It keeps the government afloat. Then, in true communist style, they spend those $$$ on weapons & expensive lifestyles for the leaders while their people starve. That's why I buy American....

Answer 3

Usually, but if you buy the right import you won't be replacing nearly as many parts as you will on an American car.

Quality costs money.

Answer 4

In general YES!!
the common brands, Honda and Toyota don;t have as many parts released so availability is tricky
the Europeans? don't even ask!
anything older than 8 years? forget about it!!

Answer 5

they used to be back in the early 70's and then sometimes such as on a honda they had to send to Japan to get the parts and it would take a week to get the parts.

Answer 6

Most of the time yes.

Answer 7

I found them cheap on ebay motors, here's the direct link

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

not even! depends on the car

Answer 10

Usually but not always!