There are different places one can look for auto parts such as local specialty stores, online stores or auto parts auctions, and last but not least junk or salvage yards. Every place has its pros and cons.

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Some people get confused between a salvage yard and a recycling yard. There is a similarity here, but most people find there are more advantages with going to a salvage yard. It depends on the part that you want for your car because that will often determine where you go. Cars are totally destroyed at a salvage yard and people can then retrieve what is left. This is of course at your own risk. The parts here are also less expensive. Cars at a salvage yard are not categorized or stripped. A recycled yard stocks cars and parts which are more in a reconditioned state.

Your Options Galore: At an online auto parts marketplace, there’s an abundance of suppliers offering millions of products. Hence the chances of your finding exactly what you’re looking for and of the quality you desire, are much higher. Compare this to a visit to a brick ‘n’ mortar auto parts store which can only house as much variety of products as the floor space warrants.

Before the internet age the auto parts industry had been primarily occupied by the big conglomerates such as NAPA, Checker and a few others but thanks to the internet this is changing. Today anyone who has an access to the internet has the opportunity to unlimited potential, and better yet create it from the comfort of their home. According to eBay motors 4.5 billion dollars worth of automotive related items are sold annually making it the most profitable sectors on eBay. The majority of sellers are ordinary people who buy and sell for a profit.

Of course, there are certain parts that you probably shouldn’t get at a junk yard. Something like a tire or car brakes are best off bought new. After all, who knows what kind of wear and tear they have. It’s not very safe to be driving a car on junk tires and brakes, never knowing when they’re going to go.