When your vehicle needs a replacement part, auto salvage yards can provide you with a wide range of options at affordable prices. Whether you’re handy with cars or a professional mechanic, finding the right salvage yard is the secret to saving big on auto parts. All American Auto Salvage has helped customers locate reliable used auto parts since 1983; let’s take a look at a few tips on how you can find what you’re looking for at an auto salvage yard.
Use Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
One of the most important tools in your search for the correct part is your car’s VIN. The VIN is a unique 17-character code that provides vital information about your vehicle, including the make, model, engine type, and year of manufacture. By using the VIN, you can be sure that the parts you’re looking for are an exact match for your vehicle. Most salvage yards, including ours, can cross-reference your VIN with our inventory system to ensure compatibility.
If you’re unsure where to find the VIN, check your car’s dashboard near the windshield, the driver’s side door frame, or the vehicle’s registration and insurance paperwork.
Check Part Numbers
While the VIN gives an overview of your vehicle’s specifications, part numbers can help you identify the precise component you need. If you’re replacing a specific part, such as an alternator, brake caliper, or mirror, check the part number stamped on the original. Even if you’re working with a different make or model year, many parts can be interchangeable between vehicles, as long as the part numbers match.
Our quality control team carefully inspects each part to ensure that it meets your standards. We can also work to get you the part you need if we don’t currently have it in stock.
Understand Vehicle Compatibility
Not all vehicles are created equal, but many auto parts are interchangeable across different models, years, or even makes. Understanding this can open up more options for you at a salvage yard. This is especially true for things like engines, transmissions, and suspension components. A part from a 2016 Ford F-150 might be compatible with a 2018 model, or a headlight from a Dodge might fit your Jeep. That’s where working with the right experts at an auto salvage yard can be especially beneficial.
With over four acres of inventory, a fleet of delivery vehicles, and a commitment to quality control, we are here to help you with all your used auto parts needs. Contact us to for more information or check out our inventory.
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