| Auto body parts are a huge industry, since pretty | | | | buying them there. These parts are salvaged from |
| much all car owners need them at least once in their | | | | junked cars and since many of the cars are older |
| lives. Cars that are damaged by accidents or wear | | | | models, their usually hard to replace parts are readily |
| and tear can leave owners trying to find the parts to | | | | available in the salvage yards. People who restore |
| replace them. Some parts such as rear view mirrors | | | | cars want to get the original parts that were |
| or steering wheels may seem easy to replace, but | | | | intended for them, right down to the ashtrays and |
| walking into one of the many stores that carry the | | | | car antennae. These are the people who most |
| parts will quickly change that opinion. There are so | | | | frequently come to auto salvage yards after |
| many to choose from and the price ranges vary so | | | | experience has taught them that this is where they |
| much, that you may not know which is the best one | | | | have the best chance to find the part that they |
| to get. | | | | want. These yards also have newer model cars that |
| The sale of these parts are not limited to people | | | | have been totaled in accidents, so you have a good |
| who have had an accident or just want a nicer | | | | chance of finding parts for these types of cars as |
| looking car seat. There are many hobbyists who | | | | well. You can get seats, mirrors, tires, and engine |
| rebuild cars from scratch, either to keep for | | | | parts, such as starters or even belts. You can also |
| themselves or to sell newly restored classic cars at a | | | | get fenders, bumpers, side panels, hoods or any |
| big profit. Trying to find parts for the older model | | | | other part that you might need at a fraction of the |
| cars is not easy unless you know where to look. | | | | cost that you would pay by purchasing them new. |
| There are several options available when looking for | | | | Another way to get discount auto parts is from |
| auto body parts. One option of course is to go to a | | | | what's known as the after market. These are parts |
| store that sells them, where you can find a huge | | | | that are made by manufacturers other than the |
| array to select from. Another option is to go to a car | | | | original company, but are designed to fit a specific |
| dealer that sells the particular make of the car that | | | | car. For example, if you own a Chevy and need a |
| you are trying to repair. A third option is to go to an | | | | particular part, you can go to the aftermarket and |
| auto salvage yard. | | | | get one without having to pay the expense of a part |
| Auto salvage yards carry parts that you may not be | | | | made by Chevrolet. |
| able to get elsewhere and you can save a bundle by | | | | |