Are Used Auto Parts Worth It? Let's Take a Trip to the Junkyard! | Speedkast99 #19

Ever face a huge car repair bill and wonder how you can save money? Is environmentalism important to you or are you a DIY repair junky that loves visiting the auto salvage yard? In today's video, I visit the junkyard to discuss what types of parts are viable and what types you should avoid when choosing replacement components for your automobile. The main advantages to used auto parts are: - Saving Money - Instant Availability Nationwide of Parts to choose from - Warranty (for larger purchases) - Saving the Environment - Choice of OEM vs Aftermarket parts Many people choose to get into the lucrative resale market of used parts too. They can source parts from the junkyard, part-outs and auctions and relist them locally on marketplace or online sites like e-Bay. When selling parts you should consider: - What's a popular model vs what the demand is for that part - Dealing with people in person vs logistics of shipping online - Availability of the parts in the yards - Vehicles that are frequently exported - Factor in your labor (or in my case, fun!) Common parts you'd want to look for include collision parts as they're easy to remove and quick to sell, engines and transmissions if you can find one with a good warranty that's already pulled, interior parts that you can't buy new OEM or aftermarket and older, discontinued parts. Parts you'd want to avoid are wear items, like suspension components, brakes and belts, though you could score big on tires and batteries. Finally, you can get some sweet trim upgrades at the junkyard like OEM wheels, mats, steering wheels, trailer hitch, leather interiors, tires and big brake upgrades. The used parts industry is built upon the right to repair movement. Instead of being tied to a single OEM's repair facility and parts supply stream, a DIY or technician can source parts to fix a car themselves. Let me know in the comments section down below if you've put used parts on your car and how much money you've saved doing so! Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/speedkar99 This is the Camera I use: https://amzn.to/3oaRcZX (US) https://amzn.to/3KWQ2uU (Canada) Link to Etsy shop where you can purchase speedkar99's brother's socks, t-shirts or hoodies: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Speedkar speedkar9 on Instagram and Tiktok https://www.instagram.com/speedkar9/ https://www.tiktok.com/@speedkar9 speedkar99 on Facebook and Linkedin: https://www.facebook.com/speedkar9/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/speedkar99/ Subscribe for more videos just like this: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=speedkar99 #environmentalism #savetheplanet #savemoney #cars #repair