New doesn’t always mean better. When something goes wrong with your car, it’s common to turn to manufacturers for replacement parts. Opting for new elements is such a common practice that you may not consider there’s a cheaper and more option. The next time you need car repair, consider using a salvage yard to find what you need.

3 Benefits of Used Car Parts

1. Eco-Friendliness

New components require energy, gas, and other materials to manufacture. However, used parts don’t require production and ease the current burden on our environment. Choosing to recycle auto parts helps to save around 24 million gallons of oil each year, lowering our reliance on one-use, harmful fossil fuels.

2. Convenience

If you drive an older car, certain parts may be difficult to find because manufacturers stop producing them or auto repair shops stop carrying them. However, scrap yards have a wide range of parts for any make, model, and year.

3. Cost-Effectiveness

Depending on demand and availability, used auto parts from a salvage yard are cheaper than new ones from a manufacturer, and they're just as safe, reliable, and efficient. You can work with someone to compare parts and find the ones that will be the most compatible with your specific make and model. By choosing the correct elements the first time, you avoid the need for multiple, costly trips to your local auto body shop.

Are you looking for a specific part for your car? Turn to the recycling experts at Miamitown Auto Parts & Recycling in Cleves, OH. Serving the Tri-State areas of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, their expansive inventory of auto parts will have the part you need, and if it isn’t in their salvage yard, they also offer a large variety of new elements to help ensure you find the perfect one for your car. Visit them online to see their full list of services or call them today at (513) 353-1111.