When you're looking for used pieces, we recommend you go to a trusted seller whenever you can. There are thousands of salvage yards and recycling centers for all types of vehicles throughout the United States, but not all meet the same standards or deliver the same guarantees. It is essential to learn well before purchasing.
A clue that will help you to know if a distributor is trustworthy, is to check that it is well organized and has its parts properly inventoried. As in other sectors, experience is a factor to keep in mind, so look at the providers who have been working with used pieces for more years. Generally, distributors with a good reputation in the sector usually offer some type of warranty on the spares they sell.

Suggested used auto parts to buy

An aspect that many overlook is that car manufacturers often modify the aesthetics of vehicles, but often reuse parts from one year to another, even reusing the same component in several models of auto or motorbike, as the case may be.
Keep in mind that the newer the second-hand parts you purchase, the less accumulated wear they will have. From that point of view, it is much more intelligent to spend a little more money on used parts, since they will be more durable and will better resist the passing of years.

Make sure you know the exact part you need!

It is important to know all the characteristics of the part you need before acquiring it. A basic information is the vehicle ID number, also named VIN.
If it is a small piece, you can take it to the supplier when you go to buy the new one. This will help you check both and make sure you do not make a mistake in your purchase.
Keep alert with duplicate pieces, as they are not original and tailored to your vehicle, so they are not safe at all. In general, duplicate spares are easy to locate, since they have a slightly different appearance and some mistakes, such as typography or logos.

Know used parts return policy

If you purchase a second-hand piece and you check that it does not work as it should or breaks down after running a few miles, you're sure you will want to return it or exchange it.
It is essential to know the purchase conditions and review the fine print before purchasing this type of second-hand spares. If the distributor does not provide any kind of guarantee, what we advise from here is to locate another supplier where to buy.
Note that, if you obtain a spare without warranty and it stops working in a few weeks, you´ll have to spend twice as much money to get the spare back.

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