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