Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What exactly are NOS parts?

A: NOS stands for "New Old Stock", and refers to auto parts that are brand new, never installed on a vehicle, but were manufactured long ago.   

Q: What is the difference between New, NOS, Rebuilt, Reconditioned, Remanufactured and Used parts?

A: Check out the table below for how we use these terms.

Term	Meaning
New	Brand new parts, usually in the original packaging (if available).  These parts have never been installed on a vehicle
NOS	Also New, but specific to parts that were manufactured long in the past.  Example- our Varajet II carburetors were manufactured in the 1980's, yet have never been installed on a vehicle and are brand new (even if a bit dusty).
Rebuilt / Reconditioned	A part that has been disassembled, cleaned, repaired (if necessary) and reassembled, normally using new components.
Remanufactured	A part that has been rebuilt by an authorized remanufacturer and certified to function identically to a brand new part.  Part tolerances are the same as a manufacturer's brand new part. When you have your vehicle serviced at a dealership they will often use factory authorized remanufactured parts.
Used	These parts were removed from a vehicle and are offered for sale.  They are sold "As Is".  You should expect some work on your part may be necessary in order for them to perform as a suitable replacement for a part on your vehicle.

Q: Where do your parts come from?

A: Our suppliers purchase factory overstock or obsoleted items from GM, Ford, Stellantis and other manufacturers, inventory from auto supply stores, and dealer return inventory.  

Q: What repair or reconditioning do you perform on parts you sell?

A: Some items receive a superficial outside cleaning to remove dust.  Usually this means spraying off the exterior of the part with an appropriate cleaning solution so as not to damage the part.  We perform no mechanical or electrical / electronic repair, rebuilding, reconditioning of the parts we sell.  

Q: How come my "new" part doesnt come in a branded box, or shrink wrap?

A: Some of our items do come with the manufacturer's retail packaging.  The majority of our parts though come to us from the manufacturer, and are not packaged for individual retail sale.  Our Varajet carburetors, for instance, come to us in 4'x4'x4' Gaylord boxes on a shipping pallet, 50 parts to a layer, 10 layers per box.  The layers are separated by cardboard in order to avoid damage, but no other packaging is included.  The majority of our GM, Ford and Stellantis parts come this way, often loose in a box.