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Contact local salvage yards. Most any clunker whether it is running or not is worth something. If your car is still running, then it is worth more than one that is not. Search online for local salvage yards and make contact. Get a price for your car and learn how much it will cost you to have it towed or driven away.

A bumper to bumper car insurance coverage does not exactly cover everything that helps your car run. Even though the name suggests otherwise, things that wear out from too much use are not protected. It is up to you to replace these auto parts before it turns your car into a wreck. Here are 3 smart things you should consider before buying bumper to bumper auto parts insurance.

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.

To get a good look inside you will need a flashlight, so be sure to take one to the salvage yard with you. Look for excessive scaling and corrosion. If it does not look clean, then it was not well maintained.

Know what you are looking for. The most important point is to know what you need. To many people set off looking for parts before they really know what they are looking for. Do your research and make sure you have a good idea of what the going rate is, how can you get cheap parts if you don't know how much they are!?

Yes, good old junk yards where most sales are cash and no refunds are available. The parking lot is loose gravel and the counter at the office is greasy and dirty. The prices are not set on a computer but the attendant sets the price when he is selling the part. A scrap car company owner or manager sometimes will allow the buyers to remove the parts themselves making the price even lower. And of course, there is always the opportunity to negotiate a lower price for a part does not have a label and that is not registered in a computerized inventory.

There are a ton of places that you can get these auto parts if you are able to look for them. If you are just looking for basic types, then you will want to first check with your local store. This is the best place to look in the first place. You can also look for them for your new mustang on the Internet, but this is a better route for those looking for high performance varieties as well as those that may be racing their mustang for whatever reason.

For collecting scrap, you do not have to go too far. Start right from your own neighborhood. You can spread the news in your neighborhood that you are collecting used and unwanted items on some fixed day of the week. Another option is to distribute pamphlets proclaiming the same message. In this way, they will get a means to dispose off their trash, and you will get what you wanted. Plus, you can offer them to clear their garages, basements or attics in return of a fee. You can even talk to them personally so that they know you are trustworthy.

Compare Prices: You may be tempted to buy from the first online auto parts store that you come across, but don't. At least not until you have done some "comparison shopping". The web is full of delicious deals. The main reason being that you can easily check out a company's competitors at the push of a button. You don't have to drive down any road or travel any length of miles to do that.