Deciding On Remanufactured Car Parts
But there is more to an auto part than just the part itself. The make and model and year of your car will have a great impact on how much the part will cost to replace and how easy the part is to get.
You can also purchase used car parts from small shops that only sell used parts. There are plenty of these local stores in a majority of cities and neighborhoods. These places are often privately owned. Quite a few of these places will also offer a warranty on the parts that they sell. This is a nice option if you want some added security. The other benefit to going to your local used car part store is that the staff can assist you in finding the exact car part that you need. If you don't know much about cars, the may be able to help you figure out exactly which part needs replacement.
How long do you plan to keep your present vehicle? That can determine your warranty decisions. Consider a longer warranty if you have no plans to replace your car. If you will not be keeping it long, any warranty will probably do. A LLT warranty will be your best choice in many cases. It is a limited lifetime warranty. Usually you just bring it back if it fails, at any time. You will be given a suitable replacement part. You may pay more for a lifetime warranty, but you will probably get a better part. With any warranty, always read it to be certain.
Be cautious when inspecting these cars. While it is true that rust is "normal" in such situations, this can also be the perfect sign that shows the previous owner's negligence (or ignorance) of proper car care. A simple rust proof coating would have solved the problem, and the previous owner not knowing that may mean that he or she does not also know how to take care of other equally important car parts.
Be aware of fake or counterfeit car parts and report someone trying to sell these. A Bosch 044 fuel pump for example may be listed as "Bosch 044 'style' fuel pump" or "Bosch 044 'replacement' fuel pump". This may be misleading as the fuel pump is not a genuine Bosch and 'Bosch' should not feature in the title. Others simply advertise fake parts as genuine items and sell these with fake packaging. Buy from a reputable seller and purchase using PayPal (see below) so that you're covered.
Make a deal. Whether sold to a private party or to a junkyard in new orleans, you'll want to strike a deal. Come up with a price that satisfies both parties and complete the transaction. Likely, you'll have to sign a lien release and you'll also have to sign over the title. Remove the license plates, registration, insurance information and your personal effects. Accept a check or cash for your car.
Most people realize that a new car depreciates in value right away and many of those people are just infatuated with the word "new." Some people are truly looking for the best deal and are more than willing to go to another dealership where they can purchase the Used Dodge that is in great shape for a great price. Stay away from the junk cars in the junk yards, but take the time to see what the local used dealership is offering. If multiple used dealerships are available in the area, take a field trip for the day.
Once the analysis is completed, it is advised to start calling around to various buyers. The most credible salvaged car buyers are junk car removal companies, scrap yards, and "cash for cars" services. These are the industries that pay the most for salvaged, wrecked, and junked vehicles. It is important to contact multiple businesses, even if they are not in your area. This type of research will give you an idea for the going rate of the junk vehicle you have and the condition it is in; then you can confidently distinguish between fair offers and potential scams.
