Did you know that All American Auto Salvage dismantles over 1,000 late model cars and trucks annually? In business since 1983, if you do the math, that’s a heckuva lot of vehicles we’ve taken apart! Our four acres of land in Rahway, New Jersey, contain auto parts that just might be exactly what you’re looking… Read more »
That water bottle you just threw in the trash will take more than 400 years to degrade… did you realize that? Humans, now more than ever, consume a lot of stuff, daily. Then we throw stuff out, in garbage cans, or, perhaps, recycling bins. Think of all the plastic water bottles you’ve used and/or you’ve… Read more »
Much like people have fingerprints that identify them as individuals, vehicles each have their own specific vehicle identification number, commonly referred to as the “VIN” number. This code is made up of 17 characters including digits and capital letters. Where can you usually find a vehicle’s VIN number? There are several places, such as on… Read more »
The price for a new car has skyrocketed in recent years. According to Edmunds, the average price of a new vehicle cost a record $34,077 in 2016, and it doesn’t look like the price of new cars, trucks and SUVs is going to go down anytime soon. As vehicle manufacturers have added new features like… Read more »
An old car, truck or SUV might look like a hunk of junk from the outside, but did you know that the majority of the parts that are found inside of vehicles can be either recycled or reused? From the engine oil that is used to keep the vehicle going to the auto glass that… Read more »
Buying replacement parts for a car or truck seems like a simple enough process. Identify the failed or damaged part and locate a replacement – simple, right? However, sometimes items are mislabeled or passed off as in better condition than advertised. Working with a reputable dealer like All American Auto Salvage can help give you… Read more »
The cold weather months are finally upon us. While we don’t have to deal with the oppressive heat and humidity of the summer months, winter means getting up earlier to warm up your car and shorter daylight hours, both of which can make it all the more important that your car or truck is running… Read more »
At All American Auto Salvage, we are proud to be a member of the Automotive Recyclers Association of New Jersey. As such, we follow a specific grading scale for used parts that is established by the ARA. These guidelines were created to help establish standards that collision repairers and automotive recyclers can understand clearly. This… Read more »
Winter is coming, and that goes for us and our vehicles! In cold and snowy climates, it is critical that your car is up for the challenges that fall and winter present. These fixes won’t take too long, but they can be true life savers. Here are a few tips to prepare for the inclement… Read more »
With Memorial Day now behind us, we are moving into the sweet spot of summer where trips and vacations become a part of most people’s calendar. Before you head out this summer, though, make sure your car is ready for the trip. Summer is notoriously hard on cars with the high heat, blowing dirt and… Read more »
