A junkyard is a great place to find replacement parts for your car for cheap. One type of junkyard in Phoenix is the self-service kind (also known as You-Pull or U-Pull) where you will be expected to do all the heavy lifting yourself. You usually pay some kind of admission fee, where you are then at liberty to roam the junkyard to find the parts that you need. You will be responsible for extracting them from the car, where you will then head on to the counter to pay for the part. Although this can be back-breaking work, it is hard to imagine where you would be able to get parts for cheaper.
One tip for working in U-Pull junkyards is to have the parts you need in mind. Make a list of what you need, and make sure that you know what they look like. You should also try to remove the part from your vehicle to confirm that you can indeed remove the part yourself. Carry a sample of the old part if need be so that you are guaranteed a perfect match. You also want to ensure that you are getting parts for your particular trim. Just because the car is the same model doesn’t mean that the part will apply on all platforms or trims.
Also be sure to carry the right tools. It will save you a lot of time and energy. Some of the things to keep in mind include metric socket set, drive socket wrench with extensions, breaker/pry bar, jack and jack-stand, and shop towels among other tools. An additional tip is to have these tools in a tool bag rather than a tool box. You will be spending a lot of time hauling your tools around the yard, so you want something that is convenient to carry.
Lastly, carry cash rather than your card. The typical self-service at Phoenix Auto Salvage and Junk Yards will usually accept only cash payments. Even where cards are accepted, you may not be able to negotiate prices. Having cash in hand gives you better bargaining power. It is very hard for the counter salesman to say no to cold hard cash. You can avoid all the stress by getting your used auto parts from Alma Imports. All the hard work has been done for you. There are also junkyard cars for sale available at bargain prices.
