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BIG SAVINGS ON BUYING USED CAR PARTS
Lets face it, cars, motorcycle, trucks and all vehicles wear out and if you don't like spending money on maintaining your vehicle eventually its going to cost you dollars. The only question is how much?
The good news is there is a vibrant competitive wrecking industry in Australia that can easily supply the majority of the parts necessary to keep your car, motorcycle or truck on the road - and the savings can be dramatic!
So, which car parts can be reused and which should be generally be bought new? To us, the following simply guide makes pretty good sense. However, there are no hard and fast rules as this does not take into account the age of wrecked vehicle and many parts could be like new.
What parts are ok to use if in good condition?
These items must be checked for normal wear and tear before reusing. If you are in doubt have it checked by a professional: air box, body panels, body parts, bumpers, carburetors, coolant reservoir, cooling fan, door lock actuators, exhaust heat shield, exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, fuel tank, fuel cap, grill, hub caps, intake manifold, interior trim, jack, lug nuts, oil pan, power window motor, pulleys, rear view mirrors, seats, steering wheel, stereo system, sunroof motor, tail lights, throttle body, tie rods, side mirrors, turn signal lenses, tow bars, vacuum lines, vacuum reservoir, valve cover, wheels, window glass, windows, windshield washer pump, wiper arm.
What can be reconditioned and usually re-used?
Another option for replacing car parts is to buy reconditioned parts. Here is a list of a few parts that are usually ok once reconditioned: a/c compressor, a/c condenser, ABS CPU, ABS sensors, alternator, axle shafts, brake drums, camshaft, clutch master cylinder, coil packs, cooling fan, electric, CPU, CV joints, cylinder heads, dashboard gauges, distributor, engine block, engines, engine mounts, flywheel, fuel injection unit, fuel injector, fuel pump, intercooler, master cylinder, oil cooler, oil lines, oil pump, pistons, power locks, power steering pump, power window switch, pressure plate, radiator, spare tyre rim, steering rack, sunroof cables, suspension springs, timing chain, transmission, turbocharger.
What should generally never be re-used?
The following is a list of car parts that generally should not be reused: air bags, air filter, airbag sensors, ball joints, battery, bearings, brake discs/rotors, brake light switch, brake pads, brake shoes, catalytic converter, clutch disc, cooling fan switch, cylinder sleeves, distributor cap, distributor cap, engine bearings, fuel lines, fuses, gaskets, head studs, ignition coil, ignition condenser, ignition points, MAF, muffler, muffler hangers, oil filter, oil pressure switches sensors, piston rings, radiator hoses, rotor, shifter bushings, shock absorbers, spark plug wires, spark plugs, strut bearings, strut inserts, thermostat, timing belt, timing chain, tyres, valves, voltage regulator, water pump, water pump, wheel bearings, wheel cylinders.