The Right Or Left Trail - Junk Or Treasure

Then there is the option of used OEM hoods. These are original hoods that have been used previously. Before ordering, you can match the specifications with the type of Jeep or Subaru you drive and you can be sure that it will fit perfectly.

Nothing is more trusted than referrals with conviction. Ask your family or friends if they know companies who are willing to buy old cars. Chances are, they too, have sold their junk cars for extra money. Ask them about their experience with the company and how they negotiated the price for old cars. Their advice is important since they already got through the experience. Also, look out for companies that have bad records. You will never want to be a victim of a poor deal.

If you prefer the traditional advertising method, submit an ad in your local town's newspaper. The best marketing strategy for newspapers is to list the least amount of information possible. This way, the prospective buyer will have to call you for more information and you can strike up a conversation. While the prospective buyer may not purchase the part after all, at least they will know you are friendly and will call you the next time they are looking for a car part.



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 1997 toyota 4runner owners will negotiate. Be sure to check out the part carefully as you can rarely return a non-working car part.

Of course the dealership is your best source for OEM parts. The part experts at your dealership will be able to tell you the exact part you'll need for replacement. OEM parts are important because they are the parts that have been made for your vehicle and approved by your car's manufacturer. If the car experts at your dealership don't have them in stock, they will be able to order them.

There are some auto parts stores that operate just like the big retailers that sell new car parts. The customer arrives at the counter and asks for a specific part for a vehicle. The attendant then searches the inventory on a computer, and informs the buyer if the part is in stock and its price. This type of used auto-parts retailers provide convenience and hassle-free transactions for their clients. Most accept credit or debit cards, have air-conditioned lobbies and paved parking lots. However, if the purpose is to save the most money possible then the best place to buy used auto parts is a junk yard.

When he finished eating, each man carried his plates to the kitchen, scraped them off, into the garbage, and stacked them on the drain board, by the sink.

For parts that are large, some auto salvage yards will haul them for you. This is something to ask when you make the phone call. Some people will buy the entire vehicle in order to scrap it themselves. Other parts such as trunk lids, hoods, door panels, and roofs can be too large for some to haul as well. If you need them to haul it for you, ask them how much they will do it for. Make sure that you comparison shop if you feel the price is too steep. If no one else can do any better or they don't have the part, you can always call them back and tell them you will be there to make the purchase. You are not obligated the moment you make the phone call.