If we had to choose the top two reasons why people don’t purchase salvage auto parts, they would be because they don’t want to tackle DIY car repair and because they don’t have faith in used car parts.
We will discuss both of those reasons in this article by All Import Auto Parts, leaders in the Fort Worth area with quality used auto parts for all of your DIY projects. Call us today, tell us what you need, and then turn us loose to do what we do better than any of the other salvage yards in Fort Worth.
What are salvage auto parts?
Salvage auto parts are car parts purchased from salvage yards, or wrecking yards. They are parts which have been stripped from wrecked vehicles or vehicles which are no longer operating, and sold as is under the label “used auto parts” or “salvage auto parts,” to distinguish them from new parts.
How difficult is DIY car repair and maintenance?
Let’s tackle the #1 reason why people do not attempt DIY car repair: surveys show the main reason is because they lack the knowledge and are nervous about attempting it. And that is a valid reason, truth be told. Hey, this writer knows nothing about wiring in a home, and there is no way I’m going to rewire a room without adequate knowledge. I do not want to be shocked because of a lack of knowledge.
The same can be said about replacing the brakes or replacing a fuel pump. Without the proper knowledge, there are all manner of bad things which can happen in car repair.
Having said that, the knowledge is available, and it is available to anyone who has access to YouTube.
Not only can you find DIY repair videos on replacing brakes or a fuel pump, but you can find videos on how to replace brakes and fuel pumps on the specific vehicle you drive. Trust us, if you have the tools, and in most cases we are talking about very basic tools owned by most people, then you can replace brakes or a fuel pump or any other part in your car or truck. Granted, replacing a transmission or an entire engine calls for some serious expertise, but those are about the only two exceptions.
How reliable are parts purchased at wrecking yards?
Which brings us to the reliability of salvage auto parts. Can you trust them?
Look at it this way. Most auto parts are manufactured for at least a 100,000-mile life span. If you purchased used auto parts from a wrecked car which only had 50,000 miles on the speedometer, you still have several years of trustworthy life in those parts.
But, there is another vote of confidence you can count on. Most salvage yards which are reputable, like our own All Import Auto Parts, offer a warranty with all parts sold. In our case we offer an industry-best 90-day warranty, and that warranty equals peace of mind.
A final word about All Import Auto Parts.
All Import Auto Parts is family owned and operated. We have been providing trustworthy auto parts to Fort Worth citizens for over thirty years, and that track record is the greatest declaration we can make regarding the reliability of salvage auto parts we sell.