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March 9, 1928
The Midland Journal
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Cautionary article on challenges obtaining exact replacement parts for used cars due to prior unreported repairs, exemplified by a 1925 model with a substituted 1924 axle from an earlier accident; advises buyers to check history.
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Look Carefully at Used Car's Replaced Parts
The difficulty in obtaining replacement parts for cars cannot always be blamed upon the manufacturer or the dealer. There are many things that can happen to make it difficult for the car owner to obtain the exact replacement part for his car and very often his failure to get exactly what he wants is the result of some previous work on the car of which he has no knowledge or about which perhaps he has forgotten.
A case in point was where the owner of a second-hand automobile was in need of a new axle. The car was a 1925 model and it was natural that he should ask for a 1925 axle and accompanying parts. A 1925 axle, however, would not quite fill the bill and he was puzzled. Investigation revealed that the first owner of the car had had an accident with it and had replaced the broken part with a 1924 axle, not being able to obtain the parts for his particular year.
It frequently happens that in a pinch a motorist will buy parts which belong to some other make of car. All this creates difficulty for the second owner of the car when the need for a second replacement arises.
A suggestion to buyers of used cars is that they endeavor to find out from former owners whether any such repairs have been made and, if so, whether the exact parts of the particular model were installed.
The difficulty in obtaining replacement parts for cars cannot always be blamed upon the manufacturer or the dealer. There are many things that can happen to make it difficult for the car owner to obtain the exact replacement part for his car and very often his failure to get exactly what he wants is the result of some previous work on the car of which he has no knowledge or about which perhaps he has forgotten.
A case in point was where the owner of a second-hand automobile was in need of a new axle. The car was a 1925 model and it was natural that he should ask for a 1925 axle and accompanying parts. A 1925 axle, however, would not quite fill the bill and he was puzzled. Investigation revealed that the first owner of the car had had an accident with it and had replaced the broken part with a 1924 axle, not being able to obtain the parts for his particular year.
It frequently happens that in a pinch a motorist will buy parts which belong to some other make of car. All this creates difficulty for the second owner of the car when the need for a second replacement arises.
A suggestion to buyers of used cars is that they endeavor to find out from former owners whether any such repairs have been made and, if so, whether the exact parts of the particular model were installed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Used Cars
Replacement Parts
Automobile Repairs
Axle Replacement
1925 Model
1924 Axle
What entities or persons were involved?
Owner Of A Second Hand Automobile
First Owner
Story Details
Key Persons
Owner Of A Second Hand Automobile
First Owner
Event Date
1925
Story Details
Owner of 1925 used car puzzled when 1925 axle does not fit; investigation reveals first owner replaced broken axle with 1924 part after accident due to unavailability. Advice to used car buyers: inquire about prior repairs and part substitutions.