# Comparing new, remanufactured and used parts quotations Parts quotations should distinguish product condition before price is compared. New, remanufactured, refurbished and used are different descriptions, and. Category: Auto Spare Parts & Accessories Published: September 13, 2026 Source: https://www.vendoreye.ae/blog/comparing-new-remanufactured-and-used-parts-quotations Parts quotations should distinguish product condition before price is compared. New, remanufactured, refurbished and used are different descriptions, and their meaning should be explained for the actual item. This is a purchasing comparison, not advice that any condition is suitable for a particular vehicle or component; that decision belongs to qualified technical and compliance reviewers. ## Establish the exact offered item Record the part reference, vehicle application, source and condition. Ask what work, inspection or testing the supplier says has been performed and what evidence supports that description. Do not assume that a condition label alone establishes quality, remaining life or acceptable use. A visually similar item can still differ in configuration. Have the workshop assess fitment and suitability before treating the options as commercially comparable. ## Compare the support and return route Review the actual terms for a mismatch, a fault after delivery and an item that is no longer required. Ask who performs an assessment and what records are needed. A seller's broad warranty statement may not explain labour, transport or the effect of installation on return eligibility. For example, a special-sourced item may have a restrictive return arrangement. The buyer should understand that commitment while technical questions can still be resolved, not after ordering several possible components to see which fits. ## Include core and additional costs Where an exchange is involved, separate the replacement price, core deposit or charge, and the conditions for credit. Record the required core identity and return process. Ask what happens if the returned component is assessed differently from the buyer's expectation. Include delivery and any other agreed charges in the comparison. Do not treat a potential future core credit as already received when calculating the committed cash outlay. ## Record the qualified decision Have the appropriate workshop owner approve the selected option and retain the supporting evidence. Purchasing should document the price and terms without implying that the cheapest or newest label automatically determines the technically correct choice. At receipt, compare the delivered item with the accepted option and keep mismatches separate from usable stock. The comparison is complete when the garage understands the exact component, condition, support and financial commitment it has accepted, rather than when a spreadsheet ranks several prices for parts that were never established as equivalent. ## Related buying guides - [Budgeting workshop parts stock and core exchanges in the UAE](/blog/budgeting-workshop-parts-stock-and-core-exchanges-in-the-uae)- [Writing a UAE workshop parts RFQ with clear condition choices](/blog/writing-a-uae-workshop-parts-rfq-with-clear-condition-choices)- [How to choose a UAE spare-parts trader for an independent garage](/blog/how-to-choose-a-uae-spare-parts-trader-for-an-independent-garage)[Browse all Auto Spare Parts & Accessories guides](/blog?category=Auto%20Spare%20Parts%20%26%20Accessories). [Find businesses listed under Auto Spare Parts & Accessories on Vendoreye](https://www.vendoreye.ae/find-vendors?q=Auto%20Spare%20Parts%20%26%20Accessories&term_kind=Category). Check each candidate’s actual offering, availability and relevant evidence. A directory listing is a starting point for evaluation, not an endorsement.