7 Points To Consider When Buying Used Auto Parts
If you can't sell your parts through the normal venues, you're going to have to be creative. If you've got parts that are worth some money, and in excellent condition, try putting a note on community bulletin boards in stores, the library, or wherever you can put one up. Online bulletin boards for your area are also good places to list car parts for sale. If you post your name, number, city, and your make and model year, you might connect with a mechanic who's been searching for your exact item. If your parts are the only ones around, you can make some good money.
The last option you may take advantage of is to contact a junk car removal company that pay for towing away your damaged car, as they recycle it. This is a good opportunity too, as you will get more money than if you shred your car at a scrap yard. The exact amount of cash you will get will depend not only on its condition, but also on its weight and size.
Another great resource for car parts is a junkyard. Although it's possible to find OEM parts at a junkyard, the pickings might be slim. You might also have to search for the part yourself, which can be a daunting task when a junkyard has a large inventory. But you may find what you need at a good price.
The question is, is the car worth more as parts or whole? Contact a junkyard and discuss with them your needs and find out what the value is. You may be surprised to find out that your local cutlas supreme has some good solutions to offer you. They may help you part the car out and share in the profits, they could take the car from you for a small cash payout or they could even help you donate it to a charity and then you can take a tax deduction for your gift of junk. Many can even haul your car away within 48 of an agreement, which should make the neighbors happy.
Most often, the auto parts you will require will be quite common, and are probably parts like bumpers, brake pads, seatbelts, wiper blades, and so forth. In recent times, it used to be that no matter what was required the car would be taken to the local mechanic. Now a lot of people are doing their own work on their cars and there is an increased demand for specialized parts. Some of the items people are now changing which they didn't in the past are parts that are required to convert to lower emissions levels. Fancy wheels, specialized wiper blades and even specialty headlight covers are some of the other common specialty items.
When I was a teenager (in the 60's,) I used to dream of someday having my own car. I found an old copy of a popular automotive catalog with little black & white pictures, and wore it out looking at all the cool parts I would buy someday. Well, a few years later, my dream came true. I found a 1959 MG, black with red leather interior and wire wheels; very good condition, for only $600! I borrowed some money from my dad, and drove it home.
