New parts vs used

There is no bigger struggle then when in this tuff economy are beloved daily driver starts making noise or breaks and buying the parts to fix your beloved car can be quite expensive that’s why some people have been thinking about used parts.

When buying any car part there are a couple of things you need to know like:

• What part you need to buy, never just guess on a part that’s how you start spending more money than you need to. 
• Don’t be scared to ask questions about your car or be scared to ask about the part you are buying for the car a lot of people don’t know these things and people who sell parts know this and most will help you without judging you.
• If you are struggling to find a part that you need don’t be afraid to call local junkyards or go to swap meets or even call the dealership.

 Now I’m going to go into talking about what parts are okay to use in good condition, and finally, that should never be reused.

WHAT 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: airbox, body panels, body parts, bumpers, carburetors (to rebuild), cigarette lighter, coolant reservoir, cooling fan, belt-driven, door lock actuators, exhaust heat shield, exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, fuel tank gas cap, grille, hub caps, intake manifold, interior trim, jack, lug nuts, oil pan, power window motor, pulleys, rearview mirrors, seats, steering wheel, stereo system, sunroof motor, tail lights, throttle body, tie rods, turn signal lenses, vacuum lines, vacuum reservoir, valve cover, wheels, window glass, windows, windshield washer pump, wiper arm. These are just some parts that are okay to use if they are in good shape otherwise don’t waste your time.  

WHAT CAN BE RECONDITIONED AND USUALLY REUSED

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, 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 tire rim, steering rack, sunroof cables, suspension springs, timing chain, transmission.

THAT SHOULD NEVER BE REUSED

The following is a list of car parts that should not be reused: airbags, 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, headlights, 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, tires, valves, voltage regulator, water pump, water pump, wheel bearings, wheel cylinders.