Category: Used auto parts

Advice For Using a Salvage Yard for Used Auto Parts

So you have a vehicle that you need parts for, and you’re thinking of visiting a salvage yard to find them… that’s a good idea. All American Auto Salvage in Rahway, New Jersey, is the place to visit for used auto parts in the tri-state area. What’s some advice on using a salvage yard for… Read more »

How Buying Used Auto Parts Helps the Environment

Did you know that about 15 million vehicles reach the end of their useful life cycle each year in the USA? What happens to old cars? Most of them get dismantled and their “still decent” parts get resold through places like All American Auto Salvage. Once a vehicle’s parts are removed for resale, typically a… Read more »

Buy These Car Parts Used to Save Money

Did you ever wonder what car parts are worth buying used instead of new, in order to save yourself money? You’ve come to the right place. At a place like All American Auto Salvage, we get customers who like finding a bargain or two. They appreciate that we have such a wide selection of used… Read more »

Reasons to Buy Used Auto Parts Instead of New Ones

Why buy used auto parts instead of new ones? Think of it this way: when your vehicle was in production, parts were made specifically for it. Perhaps you have an older car or truck that’s no longer in production. The people who made the original parts might have passed away, but their parts live on,… Read more »

The Benefits of Getting Auto Parts from a Salvage Yard

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 »

Why Salvage Yards Are Good for the Environment

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 »

Beyond the Body: Recyclable or Reusable Auto Components

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 »

Understanding Used Part Grading

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 »

Five Reasons Used Parts Are the Best Choice

  When it comes to taking care of your car, few instances are more frustrating when the price of a part needed for your repair costs nearly as much as you spent on the vehicle. Even if an auto part is relatively inexpensive, you may still benefit from purchasing it used. In fact, there are… Read more »

Your Tie Rods Should be Regularly Inspected

Acting essentially as a link between the driver and tire, a tie rod is extremely important. It connects your front wheel to the rest of the steering system. When these go bad or wear, they can pose an extremely dangerous situation for the driver.   Replacing broken or nearly-broken tie-rods as soon as possible is… Read more »