When it comes to repairing your car, you might wonder whether you should bite the bullet and invest in brand-new parts or head to the salvage yard to see if you can find some lower-cost used auto parts. There are many vehicle components that are safe, if not more efficient, to buy used. Below are three of the best auto parts to buy used. 

3 Used Auto Parts You Should Consider

1. Tires

Just because a car is damaged doesn’t mean the tires are even close to being past their prime. Oftentimes, you can find non-working vehicles with tires that still have usable tread, and you can score those wheels for a massive discount. When shopping for tires at a used auto parts yard, search for a new set. 

If you insert a penny inside the wheel with Lincoln’s head facing you and you can see the entire head, the tires don’t have enough tread to be worth salvaging. On the other hand, if you do the same trick with a quarter and the tread reaches the top of Washington’s head, the tires have at least 4/32” of tread, which is more than enough to make your trip to the salvage yard worthwhile. 

2. Mirrors 

Rear-view and side-view mirrors are also great items to purchase used, especially since you can also salvage other hardware attached to them that could be costly to purchase new. When shopping for used car mirrors, pay attention to the condition of the auto glass, and the presence of necessary hardware. 

3. Windows

Whether you lost a windshield or burglars shattered one of your passenger windows, you may be able to find identical windows that are in great shape in another used vehicle. Windows are easy to buy used because you can instantly tell whether or not they are in prime condition by checking for chips, cracks, and scratches. 

If you are fixing up a car and need some quality used auto parts, turn to Stewart’s Used Auto Parts in Pleasant Valley, CT. They have a focus on being the most reliable auto parts dealer in the area and treating customers the right way. The locally owned company has cars dating all the way back to 1914, making it easy to find what you need. Learn more about their approach to car sales by visiting their website or by giving their office a call at (860) 379-7541.