{"id":12817,"date":"2023-12-15T08:07:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T07:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stolkcarparts.com\/?p=3600"},"modified":"2026-08-09T11:27:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T09:27:52","slug":"what-are-nos-parts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stolkcarparts.com\/en\/wat-zijn-nos-onderdelen\/","title":{"rendered":"What are NOS components"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>NOS = New Old Stock<\/h2>\r\n<p>NOS parts are original, unused parts that were produced in the past by the manufacturer itself. Examples include renowned brands such as Bosch and Mercedes-Benz. Many original car parts are no longer available new today. In those cases, NOS parts are the best solution.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Why NOS Parts is the best choice<\/h3>\r\n<p>The quality of NOS parts is higher than that of many contemporary newly produced or reproduced parts for several reasons.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Original factory part \u2013 exactly as intended<\/li>\r\n<li>Better materials than in many modern reproductions<\/li>\r\n<li>Perfect fit without adjustments<\/li>\r\n<li>Longer lifespan and higher reliability<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Whereas material and finish are often compromised on reproduction parts, NOS parts offer the original level of quality.<\/p>\r\n<h3>NOS parts are unused<\/h3>\r\n<p>Although NOS parts are unused, they may have sustained minor damage due to prolonged or improper storage, such as superficial corrosion or aging of rubber and sealing materials. Therefore, we always carry out a thorough quality control.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Sustainable and environmentally conscious<\/h3>\r\n<p>The use of NOS parts is not only a technical choice, but also a sustainable one. Reusing existing, original parts is more environmentally friendly than producing new parts. No extra raw materials, energy, or transport are required to make an NOS part \u2014 after all, it already exists. By choosing NOS, we contribute to reducing waste and unnecessary production, without compromising on quality.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Where can NOS parts be bought?<\/h3>\r\n<p>In our webshop stolkcarparts.com, you will find a carefully selected range of original NOS car parts, including parts from Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, VDO, Bilstein, Hengst, Beru, Behr, Mahle, Lemf\u00f6rder, Sachs, and other renowned manufacturers.<\/p>\r\n<h3>High-quality reproduction parts: the best alternative<\/h3>\r\n<p>When NOS parts are unavailable or disproportionately expensive, we offer carefully selected reproduction parts. These parts are chosen based on quality, fit, and reliability, and constitute an excellent alternative for daily use and\/or restoration.<\/p>\r\n<h3>In-house production: solutions that otherwise do not exist<\/h3>\r\n<p>It is becoming increasingly common for certain parts to no longer be produced anywhere, and for NOS to be found neither. In that case, we choose to have these parts produced (again) ourselves.<\/p>\r\n<p>Think of essential components such as:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Hoses and pipes<\/li>\r\n<li>Camshafts<\/li>\r\n<li>Specific mechanical and technical parts<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Quality control<\/h3>\r\n<p>All parts in our webshop \u2014 NOS, reproductions, or in-house production \u2014 are critically inspected before being offered. This ensures you reliability, quality, and a part that does what it is supposed to do.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NOS parts are original, unused parts that were produced in the past by the manufacturer itself. Examples include renowned brands such as Bosch and Mercedes-Benz. Many original car parts are no longer available new today. 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