Yes. They can be. It depends on a few things. First, if you're getting them from a reputable business. Second, depending on the part on how it was used, it can be just as reliable.
NAPA auto parts online are best found on NAPA's official website. In addition, auto supply companies and resellers will carry NAPA parts, particularly used ones.
Replacement parts are parts you get to replace the broken ones on your car. They are available both used (from junkyards) and new from auto parts stores.
Generally the generic car parts are less valuable and reliable than actual brand name parts based on experience and use of said parts on my vehicles.
go to your local auto parts store. it snaps on and off just like your front window ones.
The only parts that are required to replace a bumper are a bumper itself and possibly a grill. You just need to find ones that fit your make and model of car. You can find these parts online at eBay and Auto Parts Warehouse.
There are many sites online used for buying auto parts. Some of the bigger and more well-known ones are carpart.com, autopartswarehouse.com, and partsgeek.com.
Just get them from a reputable auto parts counter & they will give you the right ones. They can check it in their book & once you replace many will give you a rebate (core) on the old ones if you want to take them in.
Yes and no, the new ones are not as reliable as the older ones were in their prime.
An auto salvage yard can answer this question with ease. And likely be right, too.
most auto parts stores sell universal fasteners just remove the old ones and place in the new ones
You could try Craig's list. They might not be the most reliable source to go to but I'm sure they have cheap ones there. You could try an auto store or an auto shop as well.
Just give your vehicle info to the man at the parts counter at your local auto parts store and he will give you the correct ones. brake shoes are vehicle and application specific and are not categorized by size.