Finding a motor part that is common, such as a oil filter, is easy. You simply go to your local garage and they grab a generic filter off the shelf.

However, what happens if that oil filter is for a 1967 Mustang or you need a specific auto part that is only common to a particular model of car? That’s when you need a specialised motor parts supplier.

Just going online and browsing for hours in the hope that you will find the right part is going to be a waste of your time. These days, there are many websites that bring together different manufacturers, enthusiasts and specialist motor replacement parts all under the one web ‘roof’. They will check to make sure they have the part in stock and then let you know about delivery charges and times.

Many of these part finding websites will open with the invitation to "Click here to find a part". You can then choose from numerous makes of vehicle and pick the relevant year and model that you want. You will need to be quite specific about the year your vehicle was made, and perhaps enter the model number. Once you’ve clicked enter, your request goes through to be processed and usually within 48 hours you will receive a response.

Finding a specialised auto part is relatively easy as there are a wealth of businesses that supply a large range of motor parts and auto repair accessories to help you get stay on the road.