Crackdown launched on fake car parts – here’s how you can spot if yours are counterfeit

Fake car parts are life-threatening, experts warned (Picture: John Lamb/Getty Images)Millions of ‘dangerous’ counterfeit car parts end up on UK roads every year, including black market airbags and batteries.
Despite being a core part of the car, spotting fake ones is not always easy as they have been made to look like the real deal.
But unlike genuine parts, counterfeits are likely not safety tested and the materials could be inferior.
The most commonly purchased counterfeit items ar