Don’t forget the Radiator and Condenser..The radiator and condenser are often overlooked, because they are a bit of pain to take out, on some models. That being said, they are a nice source of profit for you, should you decide to extract them. Some radiators are made from copper, those are by far, the most valuable ones… if you know how to clean them up right. The radiator and condenser should bring you about $4.00-$20.00 depending upon whether it’s all aluminum, or aluminum and copper.

indianapolis cash for cars 4- A close cousin to the auction is the swap meet. At a swap meet, there will be a number of other Volvo owners. These owners are looking to get rid of certain parts and accessories, sometimes for money, sometimes in exchange for parts they may need. As with the auction, a swap meet allows you the luxury of speaking with the owner and holding the part.

Getting spare parts for your vehicle can get very expensive if you are driving an expensive car. From compressors, to rear view mirrors to even window handles, you can find all these used car parts at auto salvage yards. They are indeed the best place to look if you need to replace a part of your car that has been giving you trouble. Recycled car parts are easy to find if you look in the right places. Going from one salvage yard to another can get a little tiring and if you are looking to just replace a small part, it is not really worth the effort. To make life more convenient for you, let us tell you that you can find used car parts online now.

Before you scour the salvage yards, consider aftermarket. For just a little more money you can get a high quality, aftermarket replacement unit with a warranty. The average price for an aftermarket radiator in 2011 is $120 shipped.

For handling of anything in the junk yard, it’s important to wear heavy work gloves that will protect the hands and prevent possible punctures or cuts. Even when you think lifting an object is safe, there could be glass or shards of metal below it.

My Dad was a steel mill electrician. I can still smell the steel mill on his clothes when I imagine him coming in the door while I was a child. I was an industrial electrician too for a time. I have been around this stuff enough. I don’t have a hankering to hang 100 pounds of cast iron whatever on my wall.