Auto salvage yards are affordable, convenient resources for new, used, and aftermarket car and truck parts, but not all yards offer the same type of service. Full-service and you-pull-it are the two most popular options, and while both carry similar products, each provides a different level of customer support. Here are some of the key differences between the two yards.

Full-Service

At a full-service auto salvage yard, the employees locate, extract, and transport the parts that customers request. A customer will stop by, call, or search an online inventory to see if the yard has the auto parts that they need to repair or restore their vehicle, and if the yard has the parts in stock, a staff member will pull it and bring it to them while they wait. At a full-service salvage yard, the onsite staff can help identify and recommend the parts your project requires. For customers who aren't the most vehicle-savvy, this is an added level of assistance that makes for a more personalized shopping experience.

You-Pull-It

You-pull-it salvage yards are also called self-service yards because the customer is more involved in finding the parts they need. A customer arrives at the facility with their own tools and checks in with the staff onsite. While staff members may have knowledge of where certain parts are located, there is often no central inventory or database that customers can check beforehand. The customer will instead go out into the yard, look around for the make and model of the vehicle they want, and, if they find it, remove the parts themselves. This option is better suited to those who have experience working with cars and know how to locate and remove the needed parts. You may have to inspect the quality of the parts you choose as they are often not as rigorously tested as they are at full-service yards.

If you're looking for auto parts, visit Quandt Auto Salvage, a full-service auto salvage yard in Carroll, IA. Since 1948, they have been serving customers in the local area and shipping to customers around the country. In addition to a 90-day warranty on all parts, they will take your old junk car off your hands and transport it to their facility. Call (712) 792-9204 or visit them online to start finding parts for your next vehicle project.