Is It Smart to Buy a Used Car Battery?

It would be a pretty amazing vehicle that runs without a working battery, don’t you agree? 

Does your vehicle need a battery? Have you considered buying a used one?

If you’re thinking of buying a used car battery, that’s good because you’re helping the environment. There are used batteries available at places like All American Auto Salvage, and when you buy them, they get used rather than thrown away. If a “secondhand” battery still has life in it, why trash it? It could be put to good use!

The Advantages of Buying a Used Battery for Your Vehicle

If you need a battery, and you order it online it might take several days to get to you. However, if you need a quick battery replacement, consider a visit to a salvage yard like All American Auto Salvage where you can get the used battery in person– and install it right away. Also, because it’s used it will cost less than a brand new battery so you’ll save money. People who are thrifty often look for used parts because they know they’ll get them at a fraction of the cost of buying new– and the used parts work just fine. 

When buying a used battery, examine it. If it has rust, cracks or is leaking, it’s not a wise idea to buy it. Now if it looks fine to you and the company you’re buying it from has a good reputation, you should be good to go– get it. Keep in mind eventually all batteries wear out and die, but you might as well try a used battery and save some time and money rather than buying brand new. 

Got questions? You can call All American Auto Salvage in Rahway, New Jersey, at 732-574-1945 or come visit at 192 Leesville Avenue. You can also consult the online used auto parts locator on our inventory page.

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