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There are salvage yards in most cities or towns, and they sometimes have decent deals. The problem is that their inventory is usually fairly limited. A salvage yard near you might not have what you are looking for, but another yard 100 miles away might have it. The problem is that you can't keep track of the inventory of all of the surrounding salvage yards and wait for just the right model to show up. What you need is a centralized place to look at the inventory of many different sellers and the ability to buy quickly before somebody else snatches up the car you are looking for.
This is good news for people who are looking for parts for their BMW vehicles. Salvage BMW cars are usually one of the easy makes to find. This is because of their popularity and the ability to get top dollar form parts and wrecked vehicles. BMW collectors or people who are into restoring can find many reusable parts from a salvage car.
Obviously the less damaged the car is the easier it will be to fix, however, the more expensive it will be. You want to look for vehicles with body damage and preferably in the backend. Do note, that any car that has been in an accident will most likely need engine repair. The jolt from the impact often shakes parts loose and possibly damages them.
I expect that after just a few encounters with the local crooks, all they would have to hear in the middle of the night is a loud bang from a big tail smacking a fender and they would be over the fence, out of the junkyard, and trying to look innocent in just a few seconds. Not long after, "My Wife is Meaner than a
2011 toyota matrix Beaver" starts to climb the country charts.
Another option is to purchase auto parts via the bidding process held by auto parts auctions. Auctions are best known for great bargains. For one is the price control. You pay what you think the part is worth. The downside is the time it can take to for the auction to end. There are different types of auctions and many have the "Buy It Now" option to speed up the process.
Obviously buying used can have a huge cost benefit. Unless you have a rare or high-end luxury or sports car, a salvage yard special will be between $25 and $50. Not bad compared to the cost of a new cooling system from your local dealer.
Should you buy new, used, or rebuilt? Should you buy locally or online? The same rules still apply. Common parts like starters, alternators, and water pumps, can be rebuilt and last a long time for less money than new ones. Sometimes junkyard parts come with a guarantee (of sorts) and a low price that makes them worthwhile, as long as you realize they were "used" by somebody, and are already partly worn-out. You get what you pay for -- sometimes -- and sometimes not. What's the suppliers reputation? What's the guarantee? Will they give it to you in writing, with a receipt?
There is always a risk factor when buying anything used. You don't want to buy a part only to have it not work properly. It's important to feel comfortable knowing that there is a clear return/exchange policy and some kind of warranty. Have a firm understanding of the warrantee before making a purchase. You don't want to get scammed because you didn't read the fine print. If they don't even offer a warranty, find a different place that will.
