You've probably heard that with proper maintenance, your car can last almost forever. While this is true of the vehicle as a whole, many car parts will require replacement on a regular - if not frequent - basis. Aside from components such as plugs and wires, fan and timing belts, batteries, wiper blades and tires, you see the greatest wear and tear on universal joints and brake linings. This is especially true if you are an "extreme" driver, spending a great deal of time in city traffic. The constant "stop and go" nature of urban traffic puts a great deal of strain on the highest-quality car parts. Some of this can be alleviated by avoiding abrupt acceleration and sudden stops - but the very nature of city driving make a certain amount of this inevitable. The same is true of trucks. Because of the heavy demands placed on these hard-working vehicles, universal joints - which allow the transmission to deliver power to the drive wheels - and shocks are some of the truck parts requiring regular replacement. Additionally, if you drive a four-wheeler and do a great deal of off-road traveling, you'll find yourself spending a large amount time and money on front-end truck parts as well, including the front differential, and all-important steering components such as CV joints and tie rods. Your local XXX Auto Supply stores will nearly always have what you need on hand. On rare occasions however, there are no "after-market" replacement car parts available for a given model passenger auto or truck. This is especially true of beloved older models. Where in the world would one find a front universal joint for a 1942 Willys Jeep (assuming you're fortunate enough to own one)? Replacement car parts, even for more common classics such as the '57 Bel-Aire or the '67 Camaro can be difficult - if not impossible - to come by. Fortunately, you have a reliable source. If you are in need of vintage components such as ignition points, a distributor cap or even a magneto, our partners at XYZ Vintage Auto carry a full line of quality reproduction parts for vehicles built between 1930 and 1970. In addition, they have performance car parts such as turbo chargers, low ratio differentials and Allison transmissions with Shift Enhancer and E4 Clutch System for those seeking to rejuvenate their classic muscle cars with a little something extra.