7 Strategies Buying Used Auto Parts
One special warning: the growth of the counterfeit parts industry is causing fits for retailers and consumers. If you suspect that you have purchased a bogus part, return it to the retailer for a full return. One more good reason to learn what a company's return policy is before you do business with them.
Auto wrecking yards are businesses that buy cars and process them for the scrap metal. Auto wrecking yards also go by a few other names. Some refer to themselves as auto salvage yards, junk yards, auto wreckers, or auto recycling facilities. Some wrecking yards also sell used auto parts; many yards have their own tow trucks and do their own towing.
You may be wondering, why should I not look for potential buyers in my area when looking to sell my car rather than an auto salvage company? The answer is you should. It is quite likely that you may be able to find a car enthusiast or a needy person who would be willing to purchase your damaged vehicle but in some cases you may actually not be able to find a single buyer willing to pay for your beat up ride. This is because the cost of repairing the vehicle may be well over the actual worth of your car.
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One of the classic stories about my dad is his first vehicle. Because his mom certainly could not afford to buy him a car, and the money he made on side jobs and summer employment was not going to get him a car, he got very crafty. He went to the boat trailer rentals, bought four junk vehicles, and took the good parts to form one working vehicle. Every time he needed maintenance done, he would go to the junkyard and either find the part in good condition or refurbish a semi-decent part. Through all this work, he became very good at truck repair, which made him very proud. He tells stories about cruising around town with his brother in tow like the two of them were the president and vice president in this beat up old Ford.
Before you start looking for buyers, go through the vehicle for any important or valuable personal items. A key element is whether the car is running or not. This can help to determine if it's worth the effort to go further in the cleaning process. A good general wash can either hurt or increase the salvage value, however, most recyclers shouldn't care as it just depends on what they're planning to do with the vehicle. A general scrapper will simply rip everything out to be crushed. Some yards look at the car on a part-by-part basis where the quality of individual elements such as the engine, is important. Those with an eco-friendly vibe may want to remove fluids such as oil, coolant and gasoline as well.
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