Having a car is obviously very practical. This gives access to a certain form of independence and the ability to move around as we see fit. Thus, you can go to work or go shopping, as well as go out with friends, without depending on public transport. However, having your own car is not always rosy. Indeed, it is also necessary to think about its regular maintenance, for example, at the risk of engine failure. And it can quickly become very expensive, all the more so labor cost and coins have risen dramatically over the past few months.

In use, the car is obviously cheaper, but in the long run, taking into account the cost of purchase and maintenance 🤔?

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A smart decision

Fortunately, there is a solution that few motorists know about. This is a reused or used part. The principle is very simple: to repair the car, the mechanic uses elements that have already been used before. To tell the truth, this system has been around for a long time, since then launched in 2017 so professionals can use these parts. But until then, this solution was not used much, most mechanics used new elements. This obviously increases the bill significantly for customers. But habits finally start to change very slowly and the reused part becomes more and more successful.

Increase in usage

In fact, according to recent expert reports analyzed by the SRA (Automobile Safety & Repair), the use of used parts increased by 19.1% compared to the first half of 2022. The share is currently 15.1%, which is currently a record. The share is especially large for cars older than 5 years, with a share of 7% and a growth of 9.9%. The advantage of this solution is obviously that it is cheaper, but it also pollutes the environment less because it allows for the production of fewer new parts.

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