There are many outsourcing sites online that are search engines to find just about any part you need. No more going to the junkyard to find that old part that you need to keep your cars running. You just need to visit your computer and find a site and find the part.



There are very large recreational vehicle and motor home junkyards in 13 states and many scrap yards around me do have motor homes in them although they are not specializing in only recreational vehicles. If you need an obscure part for your motor home it makes sense to cruise the junkyards.

Auto salvage yards that operate a used auto parts department often sell parts to retail or walk-in customers. Many yards also do business with auto wholesale parts companies or other junk yards. Many used auto parts businesses use auto parts locator services to manage their inventory. These programs also help them connect with other yards and body shops. Body shops can benefit greatly from doing business with auto salvage yards because they can acquire the parts they are looking for at a fair price.

I usually replace spark plugs once a year. The clerk at the auto parts store needs specific information about your vehicle to be able to provide you with the correct parts that fit your car. recycling yards around me needs to know the year the car was made, the car manufacturing company, the car model and the car's engine size.

If you are still not sure about an auto parts sales site, take some time to research the company. Feel free to ask about them at the Better Business Bureau in their region. Do a quick Google of their company name and see what others are saying. Sometimes it is worth paying a few dollars extra to buy from a company you know.

Most aftermarket components are exact, original equipment (OE) specification. In many cases, the manufactures provide the parts to the car manufacturer. In other cases, the components are "multi-fit," which means it is the correct capacity and size for your vehicle, but it will have mounting hardware or attachment points for a range of fitments.