Auto Parts From Junkyards

For those who live near a car junkyard, this can be a cornucopia of auto parts. However, this can be quite time consuming, especially in large junkyards. You may have to search through hundreds of vehicles before finding the right part. It is also dirty work so wear old clothes. The advantage is the price. You can usually get the part you need at rock bottom prices and many junkyard owners will negotiate. Be sure to check out the part carefully as you can rarely return a non-working car part.

So if you need a spare part and can't seem to find one in your local auto part store, then you would do yourself a favor to check a junk yard where you can get salvage parts. You may have to search several classic cars and trucks but it sure beats having to order a spare part from a manufacturer as well as make financial sense.

Look out for the parts that need repairs and determine whether they are critical to the operation of the car or whether they are urgent. Critical repairs mean that you will not be able to use the vehicle if those repairs have not been done. Urgent ones mean you must have the money with you.



While spurious are a great option, there is a better one. Take a visit to your local auto salvage yard. Getting parts here could not be easier. Most of the times they are available of the shelf for the more common auto models, if not you can either search the wrecking yard yourself or an employee will retrieve the part that you require.

There are a number of online stores which offer discounts year-round. You can take advantage of such offers. But one must verify the make, brand, color and suitability of such parts, especially if they are offered on heavy discount.

This mostly pertains to body parts that are seen on the outside. While a part might fit perfectly, it may not be the right color and it may be difficult, if not impossible, to paint or stain it so that it matches. While some may not be worried about this, for others this would be a deal breaker.

Use your creativity, make something out it. Don't say that this is only for artistic person; everyone can create something out of a piece of crap. We've witnessed that some people would even make use toilet bowls in making a flower pot, and then why not use auto parts instead. Build a masterpiece out of a couple of junks from machines to car batteries, into a work of art such as metal sculptures. They who knows, some collectors would even pay you for what you've than, and you'll end up earning from this craps.

Mistake Number One. Not Doing Your Homework. I know. You thought that once you were out of school, you wouldn't have to do homework again. But I promise you, this homework will prevent you from losing your Astroturf at a salvage motorcycle auction. So, before you go, research the bike you want to buy. Find out the NADA value, the Millers Guide value, or the Japanese Motorcycle value. Find out the damage. Check the prices of replacement parts and paint.

Once you've found your car, figure out how you're going to pay for it. Depending on where you go to get the car, you may need to use a specific method of payment. A site like eBay could allow you to pay with a credit card. However, a salvage yard may require payment in cash. Ask before you buy.

Customizing a classic car means adding or changing some parts and details that are not originally included in that make. This might include a better engine, suspensions, and more comfortable seats. The paint might also be customized. Perhaps you have seen a Mustang with blazetrails on the side. That's customization.