MOTORCYCLE SPARE PARTS MARKET IN SAIGON
Established for more than 30 years, Tan Thanh market in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City is known as the "motorcycle spare parts paradise".
If you have the opportunity to pass by the famous Tan Thanh motorcycle spare parts market located in District 5 - Ho Chi Minh City, buyers cannot help but be overwhelmed by the bustling atmosphere of hundreds of stalls trading all kinds of motorcycle spare parts, from bolts to engine replacement parts.
Tan Thanh market has a history of more than 30 years in both new and old motorcycle spare parts.
According to locals living near this motorcycle spare parts market, it has been around for more than 30 years, and until now, Tan Thanh market only sells motorcycle spare parts. Here, you can find almost all kinds of motorcycle spare parts, even those for vehicles produced several decades ago.
Right from the beginning of Do Ngoc Thach and Pham Huu Chi streets, it's easy to spot stalls specializing in motorcycle spare parts and accessories on both sides of the road. Any motorcycle spare part from popular models such as Dream, Wave, Nouvo and Exciter, to those produced several decades ago such as Honda 67, Cub or Vespa, can be found in Tan Thanh market.
The interesting thing about entering this motorcycle spare parts market is that customers can ride their motorcycles through the stalls, and once they stop in front of a stall, they can buy spare parts while still sitting on their bikes. And each stall only sells a single motorcycle spare part, creating the distinctive cultural aspect of Tan Thanh market, which also helps customers save time when shopping.
Furthermore, due to the lively motorcycle market in recent years, motorcycle manufacturers have been producing new products to meet customer demand. This has made the motorcycle spare parts market equally bustling. However, the worrying thing is that this market mainly sells non-genuine motorcycle spare parts, whose origins are unclear.
Not only diverse in products and origins, but prices are also a top concern. If customers do not have a good understanding or experience with various types of spare parts, they may easily end up buying "fake" products at sky-high prices.
Fake spare parts bearing famous brand names such as Honda, Yamaha, Vespa are displayed in abundance. Customers can choose any type of spare part for their motorcycle at a "cheap" price compared to genuine parts or some other motorcycle spare parts stores outside the market.
With hundreds of eye-catching stalls, very convenient for shopping, and Tan Thanh market rarely leaving its customers disappointed.
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